bone conduction
Americannoun
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At the time, most researchers thought these animals primarily detected sound through bone conduction, or through so-called "jaw listening," by placing their lower jaws against the ground to sense vibrations.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 19, 2026
Perhaps someday listening to recordings of voices, including one’s own, with bone conduction devices could help doctors make diagnoses, if the tool’s performance could be linked to psychiatric disorders.
From New York Times ● Feb. 14, 2023
Well, the Shokz OpenRun were made to provide the best of both worlds, letting you hear everything thanks to its bone conduction design.
From The Verge ● May 23, 2022
This is when Dr. Morikawa gave me an impromptu lesson in the bio logical miracle that is bone conduction.
From Slate ● Oct. 13, 2021
At one end the microphone was in contact with her head just above the ear, allowing for transmission of voice by bone conduction, a new method developed by the United States Air Force.
From The Electronic Mind Reader by Blaine, John
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