earmold
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- noun
- /ˈɪrˌmoʊld/
- Specialized
- Having a proper earmold helps to direct sound more effectively into the ear.
- earmold made
- earmold maker
- earmolds provided
Examples
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None of the 64 earmolds provided a static pressure seal.
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Acoustic leakage through air pathways around earmolds also increases the likelihood of acoustic feedback.
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If there was a fall in pressure, the earmold was classed as having a leak.
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The influence of two different impression materials and four different earmold materials on the static pressure seal was investigated.
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There are several pathways through which sound can radiate out of an ear blocked by an earmold.
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Thirty-three of the specially built-up earmolds provided a seal, and 27 had a leak.
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The impressions were dipped in wax to give them a general buildup before the earmolds were made.
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Leakage of sound around the earmold provides unintentional, uncontrolled, and variable venting in many hearing aid fittings.
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The audiologist fitted her with a custom earmold to ensure her hearing aid stayed in place.
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He needed to replace his old earmold to improve the comfort of his hearing aid.
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Morphology
Etymology
Earmold comes from the parts ear and mold, where mold means 'shape' or 'form', so the word means a piece shaped for the ear. Think of it like a small, custom-made cup that fits your ear to hold a hearing aid and direct sound.