ADEL in Place (IMAGE)

U.S. National Science Foundation

ADEL in Place

Caption

The ADEL(TM), which looks like a tiny ear-sealing balloon, is a sacrificial membrane that disrupts excessive pressure waves, protecting the ear drum when in-ear listening devices are used.

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Zina Deretsky, NSF; Asius

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