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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

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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

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

At the peak of the delta wave last summer, the death rate was 12% lower than the hospitalization rate.

From Seattle Times Apr. 12, 2022

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