brainwave

British

/ ˈbreɪnˌweɪv /

noun

Also called: brainstorm. informal a sudden inspiration or idea

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We have a brainwave machine that charts your brain activity while you're tasting different types of food.

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2024

This will help get you into the right brainwave pattern to improve your concentration,’” Ms. Klisanin said.

From Washington Times • Dec. 24, 2023

The researchers found that the reindeer's EEG readings during rumination resembled brainwave patterns that are indicative of non-REM sleep including increased slow-wave activity and sleep spindles.

From Science Daily • Dec. 22, 2023

It was the brainwave of Charlot Magayi, who grew up in one of Nairobi’s largest slums and sold charcoal for fuel.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 4, 2022

The only concessions to Ev were a special little hutch for the super-mongoose; and a bar, carefully regulated to make certain he never completely blotted out the hypothetical brainwave "network."

From Telempathy by Simonds, Vance

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