thoughtographn.
/ˈθɔːtəɡrɑːf/, /ˈθɔːtəɡraf/, U.S. /ˈθɔdəˌɡræf/, /ˈθɑdəˌɡræf/ Parapsychology.
An image (supposedly) produced by thoughtography.
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1931 T. Fukurai Clairvoyance & Thoughtography x. 245 The medium can make the thoughtograph of the object presented by the sitter.
1976 C. Wilson Geller Phenomenon 33 (caption) [Ted] Serios producing a thoughtograph.
2005 Guardian 7 July (Life section) 11/5 During this time, [Ted] Serios could only produce thoughtographs with the aid of a small tube that he pointed at the camera, ostensibly to aid his concentration. Most sceptics believe that the tube was projecting an image into the camera lens and on to the film.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2009; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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