heterodyne

English

Etymology

From hetero- +‎ -dyne.

Adjective

heterodyne (not comparable)

1. Of two oscillations: having two slightly different frequencies such that, when combined, they produce a beat

Noun

heterodyne (plural heterodynes)

1. The beat so produced
2. Either the sum or difference of the two oscillations

Derived terms

• supersonic heterodyne receiver

Verb

heterodyne (third-person singular simple present heterodynes, present participle heterodyning, simple past and past participle heterodyned)

1. To produce heterodyne interference in a radio
2. To change the frequency of a signal by such a process