attenuation

https://glossary.acousti.cloud/attenuation

en

"The loss of energy in a sound wave as it traverses media such as air, water, or soil." (from the Acoustic Index User's Guide)

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To cite this website:

Ed Baker (2026) Bioacoustics & Ecoacoustics Glossary (https://glossary.acousti.cloud/). Accessed on October 6, 2026, 11:15 pm.