decay time

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"Lapse of time from the instant maximum amplitude of a waveform begins to decrease until it has fallen to zero or a specified level near zero." [1]

See also: build-up time

Reference: [1] Broughton WB. Glossarial Index. In: Acoustic Behavior of Animals. Elsevier; 1963.

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