Associations to the word «Heterodyne»

Wiktionary

HETERODYNE, adjective. Of, two oscillations, having two slightly different frequencies such that, when combined, they produce a beat
HETERODYNE, noun. The beat so produced
HETERODYNE, noun. Either the sum or difference of the two oscillations
HETERODYNE, verb. To produce heterodyne interference in a radio
HETERODYNE, verb. To change the frequency of a signal by such a process

Dictionary definition

HETERODYNE, verb. 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.
HETERODYNE, adjective. Of or relating to the beat produced by heterodyning two oscillations.

Wise words

To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of understanding; one must use the same words for the same genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's experiences in common.
Friedrich Nietzsche