Definition of Heterodyne

1. 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.

Generic synonyms: Combine, Compound

2. Adjective. Of or relating to the beat produced by heterodyning two oscillations.
Category relationships: Electronics
Partainyms: Beat

Definition of Heterodyne

1. [v -DYNED, -DYNING, -DYNES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Heterodyne

heterodisperse
heterodisulfide reductase
Heterodon
heterodont
heterodox
heterodoxies
Heterodoxus spiniger
heterodoxy
heterodromous
heteroduplex
heteroduplex
heteroduplexes
heteroduplex DNA
heteroduplex mapping
heterodymus
heterodyne (current term)
heterodyned
heterodynes
heterodyne oscillator
heterodyne receiver
heterodyning
heteroecious
heteroecious
heteroecism
heteroecisms
heteroerotic
heteroeroticism
heteroerotism
heterofermentation
heterogamete

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