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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The band of frequencies each side of the frequency of a carrier wave; formed as a result of modulation of the carrier.

Synonyms

All synonyms

ammodulationsbsb

Etymology

From side + band.

Related phrases

double sidebandlower sidebandsingle sidebandsingle-sideband modulationupper sidebandvestigial sidebandamplitude modulationcarrier wavefrequency modulationphase modulation

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