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delta wave

American  

noun

Physiology.
  1. any of the slow brain waves constituting delta rhythm.


Etymology

Origin of delta wave

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

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During the delta wave, cases began to rise in the UK in June; they rose in the U.S. in July.

From Slate • Oct. 29, 2022

People who tested positive during the delta wave have also tested positive during the time omicron was circulating.

From Seattle Times • May 7, 2022

The delta wave of the coronavirus caused a lull that dropped monthly income from around $40,000 to less than $10,000.

From Washington Post • May 5, 2022

Infections in central New York are approaching levels last seen during last year’s delta wave.

From Washington Post • Apr. 15, 2022

Even when the delta wave ebbed, the toll continued to rise.

From Washington Times • Apr. 13, 2022