The Sound Transmission Class (STC) is a rating system used to measure how well building materials and constructions can reduce sound transmission from one area to another. It is a measure of sound isolation in buildings and is defined as the average amount of sound reduction across a range of frequencies. The higher the STC rating, the better the building material or construction is at blocking sound. STC ratings are often used in commercial and residential settings to provide privacy and minimize noise pollution.
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