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wave energy

British  

noun

  1. energy obtained by harnessing wave power

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Scientists believe footballs could be designed to reduce the impact of heading after new research discovered the action caused a previously unreported pressure wave energy transfer to the brain.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

"This efficiency limit is a fundamental constraint in wave energy theory," explains Iida.

From Science Daily • Feb. 18, 2026

Many of the biggest barriers for wave energy so far have been logistical, including a lack of regulatory framework and licensing pathways.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2025

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority said pebbles helped play a "vital role" in protecting coastlines by absorbing wave energy and helping to stabilise the shoreline.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2024

The energy stored up in the Leyden jars cannot all be radiated as wave energy by the aerial, probably only half of it is thus radiated.

From Hertzian Wave Wireless Telegraphy by Fleming, John Ambrose