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brainwave

British  
/ ˈbreɪnˌweɪv /

noun

  1. Also called: brainstorminformal a sudden inspiration or idea

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

Thought exchange by "brainwave" is wonderful, even if we still need a little speech as auxiliary.

From The Brain by Blade, Alexander

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