entrainment

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Brain entrainment is an idea that has been around for centuries however it has gained new popularity as people turn to new methods to improve their mental abilities.

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  1. The act of entraining; specifically, the catching up and conveying away by live steam of minute drops of water from a boiler or of particles of sugar from an evaporating-pan or other vessel from which steam is exhausted.

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  • Both groups experienced this entrainment, although the musicians showed a stronger response. —  Scientific American
  • The pool and spa safety act covers several issues with entrainment, avoidance but coming into compliance with one issue, such as the main drain splits, still means that new grates are needed, which means every public pool and spa needs some type of retrofitting, even if built within the last year. —  thespectrum.com - Local News
  • Also, entrainment to the communication, either passive entrainment (even subconsciously) or interactive entrainment (like an interesting conversation that both are emotionally engaged in) also increases the effect of a message. —  American Samizdat: Rebel Scum Since 2001
  • CAUTION: The use of sound and light machines for brain wave entrainment, spiritual development, or other uses may not be advisable for people with hidden or known emotional, mental, or physical disorders, especially epilepsy and seizure disorders. —  xml's Blinklist.com
  • Air pumps, circulating, dry vacuum, centrifugal entrainment, air ejectors. —  Recently Uploaded Slideshows
 

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