heterodyne

Meaning

Adj

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

Noun

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

Verb

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

Synonyms

addle

adulterate

agitate

blend

break up

clutter

commingle

commix

compound

concoct

confect

confuse

derange

disarrange

disarray

disorganize

disrupt

dissolve

flummox

fold

fox

🦊

fuddle

immingle

immix

intermix

jumble

meld

mingle

mix

mix in

mix up

motley

obfuscate

obscure

paddle

randomise

ravel

resolve

rile

rumple

scramble

snarl

sophisticate

stir

stir up

stump

tangle

toss

tussle

upset

Translations

eterodina

hétérodyne

ετερόδυνος

eterodinare

heterodyne

متعلّق باقتران تردّدين

heterodino

überlagern

Etymology

From hetero- + -dyne.