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Noun: beta wave
  1. The normal brainwave in the encephalogram of a person who is awake and alert; occurs with a frequency between 12 and 30 hertz
    "The student's brain showed increased beta wave activity during the exam";
    - beta rhythm

Derived forms: beta waves

Type of: brain wave, brainwave, cortical potential

Encyclopedia: Beta wave