| English | Finnish |
| aerodynamic noise Acoustic noise caused by turbulent airflow over the surface of a body | aerodynaaminen melu |
| aeroplane noise exposure index | lentomelualtistusindeksi |
| aeroplane noise exposure index | lentokonemelulle altistumisen indeksi |
| airborne noise | ilmamelu |
| airborne noise | ilmassa kantautuva melu |
| airborne noise | ilmassa etenevä melu |
| airborne noise Noise caused by the movement of large volumes of air and the use of high-pressure air | ilmamelu |
| aircraft noise Effective sound output of the various sources of noise associated with aircraft operation, such as propeller and engine exhaust, jet noise, and sonic boom | lentomelu |
| aircraft noise | lentomelu |
| ambient noise | ympäristömelu |
| animal noise | eläinmelu |
| animal noise Noise caused by animals such as dogs kept in kennels or in private homes as pets | eläinmelu |
| area exposed to noise | melualue |
| average level of street noise | katumelun keskitaso |
| background noise Noise coming from source other than the noise source being monitored | taustamelu |
| background noise | taustakohina, taustamelu |
| background noise | taustamelu |
| background noise Noise coming from source other than the noise source being monitored | taustakohina |
| commercial noise | kaupallisen toiminnan aiheuttama melu |
| commercial noise Noise emitted from commercial activities | kaupallisen toiminnan aiheuttama melu |
| community noise equivalent level | keskimääräinen melutaso |
| construction noise Noise resulting from construction activities such as site preparation, site clearance, demolition of existing buildings, piling, concreting, erection of structures, etc. | rakennusmelu |
| construction noise | rakennusmelu |
| construction site noise | rakennuspaikkamelu |
| day-noise indicator | päivämeluindikaattori |
| day-evening-night noise indicator | päivä-ilta-yömeluindikaattori |
| degree of noise annoyance | häiritsevyys |
| domestic noise | kotitalouden melu |
| domestic noise Noise caused by domestic facilities and activities | kotitalouden melu |
| effect of noise | melun vaikutus |
| environmental noise | ympäristömelu |
| environmental noise The sound and the characteristics of sounds from all sources in the surrounding environment | ympäristömelu |
| equivalent continuous noise level | ekvivalenttinen jatkuva melutaso |
| European Commission Green Paper on future noise policy | vihreä kirja tulevaisuuden melupolitiikasta |
| evening-noise indicator | iltameluindikaattori |
| habituation to noise | meluun tottuminen |
| health effect of noise | melun vaikutus terveyteen |
| health effect of noise Noise consequences on human health consist in loss of hearing and psychological effects | melun vaikutus terveyteen |
| impulsive noise | impulssikohina, impulssimelu |
| impulsive noise Noise characterized by transient short-duration disturbances distributed essentially uniformly over the useful passband of a transmission system | impulssimelu |
| impulsive noise | impulssimelu |
| industrial noise | teollisuusmelu |
| industrial noise Noise produced by industrial plants activities | teollisuusmelu |
| industrial working noise | teollisuusmelu |
| intermittent noise | ajoittainen melu |
| intermittent noise Noise occurring at regular or irregular intervals | ajoittainen melu |
| low-frequency content of noise | pienitaajuinen melu |
| neighbourhood noise General noise from a local source (such as the noise of a factory) which is disturbing to people living in the area | lähiympäristön melu |
| neighbourhood noise | lähiympäristön melu |
| night-time noise indicator | yöajan meluindikaattori |
| night-time noise indicator | yöajan melua kuvaava indikaattori |
| noise abatement Measures to reduce noise at the source, to encourage quieter technologies or equipment or to prevent or reduce the propagation of sound. Measures may include the isolation and damping of vibration sources; the replacement of components with quieter parts and material; the enclosure of particularly noisy components; the provision of noise barriers, etc. | meluntorjunta |
| noise abatement | meluntorjunta |
| noise abatement | "äänenvaimennus, meluntorjunta" |
| noise abatement measure | meluntorjuntatoimenpide |
| noise analysis | meluanalyysi |
| noise analysis Determination of the frequency components that make up a particular noise being studied | meluanalyysi |
| noise area | meluvyöhyke |
| noise barrier Barriers for reducing the propagation of sound: they are widely used in industry and alongside roads and railways to shield receivers from noise sources. Barriers will not reduce the noise on the receivers side, but will increase it, unless the barrier is also covered in absorbing material | melueste |
| noise climate | melutilanne |
| noise control | meluntorjunta |
| noise control The process to control the audible sound to an acceptable level | meluntorjunta |
| noise culture | melukulttuuri |
| noise deafness | melun aiheuttama kuurous |
| noise disturbance Noise interferes with communication and interferes with thought processes. Noise interferes with sleep, it causes anger and frustration, and has been implicated as a contributor to various psychological and physiological problems. Noise detracts from the quality of life and the environment | meluhäiriö |
| noise disturbance | meluhäiriö |
| noise effect | meluvaikutus |
| noise emission | meluemissio |
| noise emission The release of noise into the environment from various sources that can be grouped in: transportation activities, industrial activities and daily normal activities | melupäästö |
| noise emission | äänipäästö |
| noise emission | melupäästö |
| noise emission levy A mandatory sum of money levied by government upon producers of disturbing, harmful or unwanted sounds, frequently in the transportation or construction industries, to encourage reduction of sound levels | melupäästömaksu |
| noise emission levy | melupäästömaksu |
| noise emission standard | melupäästöstandardi |
| noise emission standard | meluemissiostandardi |
| noise evaluation scale | meluasteikko |
| noise event | melutapahtuma |
| noise exposure plan | melualtistussuunnitelma |
| noise exposure plan A formulated or systematic method to prevent the effects of being subjected to loud or harsh sounds | melualtistussuunnitelma |
| Noise Framework Directive | melua koskeva puitedirektiivi |
| noise-free technology Sound is radiated both as air-borne and as structure-borne; most sources produce both, thus various noise attenuation principles must be employed. Measures include: the replacement of components with quieter parts and material; the enclosure of particularly noisy components; the selection of quieter types of fan; the replacement of noisy compressed-air nozzles with quieter types; the choice of quieter transmission and cooling systems | meluton teknologia |
| noise-free technology | meluton teknologia |
| noise from industry | teollisuusmelu |
| noise generator | äänigeneraattori |
| noise immission Immission in the environment of acoustic vibrations that negatively affect human beings, animals, plants or other objects | meluimmissio |
| noise immission | meluimmissio |
| noise impact in daily life | jokapäiväinen meluhaitta |
| noise in the environment | ympäristön melu |
| noise index | melutunnusluku |
| noise indicator | meluindikaattori |
| noise legislation Legislation introduced by many governments to prevent or restrict the emission of noise from industrial, commercial and domestic premises; from motor vehicles and aircraft; and from consumer appliances and equipment | melua koskeva lainsäädäntö |
| noise legislation | melua koskeva lainsäädäntö |
| noise level Physical quantity of unwanted sound measured, usually expressed in decibels | melutaso |
| noise measurement | melunmittaus |
| noise measurement The process of quantitatively determining one or more properties of acoustic noise | melunmittaus |
| noise monitoring The systematic deployment of monitoring equipment for the purpose of detecting or measuring quantitatively or qualitatively the presence, effect, or level of noise | melunseuranta |
| noise monitoring | melunseuranta |
| noise peak | meluhuippu |
| noise pollutant | melusaaste |
| noise pollutant Noise in the environment which can be harmful to human beings, animals and plants | melusaaste |
| noise pollution Harmful or unwanted sounds in the environment, which in specific locals, can be measured and averaged over a period of time | melusaaste |
| noise-producing apparatus and vehicle | melua aiheuttava laite ja ajoneuvo |
| noise protection Adoption of measures for controlling noise pollution, such as restriction of the emission of noise from industrial, commercial and domestic premises, from motor vehicles and aircrafts, the provision of noise barriers and buffer zones, the fitting of sound attenuation equipment, etc. | meluntorjunta |
| noise reduction The reduction in the sound pressure level of a noise, or the attenuation of unwanted sound by any means | kohinanvaimennus |
| noise reduction | melunvaimennus |
| noise reduction The reduction in the sound pressure level of a noise, or the attenuation of unwanted sound by any means | melunvaimennus |
| noise reduction technology | melun vähentämistekniikka |
| noise source | melulähde |
| noise spectrum | kohinaspektri |
| noise spectrum The range of frequencies occurring in the noise emitted by a source | kohinaspektri |
| noise test code | laiteryhmäkohtainen melunmittausmenetelmä |
| noise type | melutyyppi |
| noise with an impulsive character | iskumainen melu |
| noise zone | meluvyöhyke |
| noise zoning | meluvyöhykejako |
| radiated noise | melupäästö |
| radiated noise | äänipäästö |
| residual noise | pohjakohina |
| residual noise | jäännöskohina |
| rolling noise | jyräysmelu |
| rolling noise Deeply resounding, reverberating noise caused by the friction between car tyres and road surfaces | jyräysmelu |
| single-number noise emission value | yksilukuinen melupäästöarvo |
| special insulation against noise | erityinen äänieristys |
| steady noise Unceasing prolonged noise, without interruption | jatkuva kohina |
| structure-borne noise | runkoääni |
| structure-borne noise Sound that travels over at least part of its path by means of the vibration of a solid structure | runkoääni |
| tire noise | vierintämelu |
| tire noise | rengasmelu |
| tire-road noise | vierintämelu |
| tire-road noise | rengasmelu |
| traffic noise Noise emitted by vehicles (heavy vehicles, cars and motorcycles, tyre/road interaction) | liikennemelu |
| traffic noise control Traffic noise can be controlled by reduction at source, by fitting motor vehicles with silencers, by installing barriers which interrupt the direct path of sound or by insulating dwellings exposed to high noise levels, such as those related to motorways or airports | liikennemelun valvonta |
| traffic noise control | liikennemelun valvonta |
| tyre noise | rengasmelu |
| tyre noise | vierintämelu |
| tyre-road noise | vierintämelu |
| tyre-road noise | rengasmelu |
| urban noise | kaupunkimelu |
| urban noise Noise emitted from various sources in an urban environment | kaupunkimelu |
