To save this word, you'll need to log in.
sa·bin | \ ˈsā-bən 
\
\Definition of sabin
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a unit of acoustic absorption equivalent to the absorption by one square foot of a perfect absorber
Sabin
biographical nameSa·bin | \ ˈsā-bin \
\Definition of Sabin (Entry 2 of 2)
Albert Bruce 1906–1993 American physician
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on sabin
What made you want to look up sabin? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
July 2020 Words of the Day Quiz
- Which is a synonym of mien?
Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridgedWords at Play
Ask the Editors
Share sabin
Time Traveler for sabin
The first known use of sabin was in 1934
See more words from the same year