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heterodyne

he·te·ro·dyne

US/ˈhɛtɜrʌˌdaɪn/ uncommon
adjective (1) verb (1)

adjective

1.

of or relating to the the beat produced by heterodyning two oscillations

verb

1.

combine (a radio frequency wave) with a locally generated wave of a different frequency so as to produce a new frequency equal to the sum or the difference between the two

Origin

From hetero- + -dyne.

Phrases

  • supersonic heterodyne receiver

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