A unit of sound level which denotes the ratio between two quantities proportional to power; the number of bels equals

1. A dwelling of larger size than a cottage. 2. In the north of England and in Scotland, a house.

A moderately highdensity, fine-grained, durable, strong hardwood of North America and Europe. Whitish to light red-brown in color; used for

In a water supply line, a filter containing a porous medium through which the water is forced as a result

Of a brick, the in situ non-vertical surface intended to be joined by mortar.