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

A kind word warms a man throughout three winters.
Turkish Proverb