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
Shokz OpenRun $110 $130 16% off These open-ear headphones deliver sound via bone conduction instead of covering your ears, helping you to remain present during indoor and outdoor activities.
From The Verge ● Mar. 14, 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 John Blaine
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