Superhet

//ˌsupɚˈhɛt// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1
Superheterodyne receiver.
2
a radio receiver that combines a locally generated frequency with the carrier frequency to produce a supersonic signal that is demodulated and amplified wordnet

Synonyms

heterodyne receiver heterodyne receiver superheterodyne receiver

Etymology

Abbreviation of superheterodyne receiver.

Related phrases

superheterodyne receiver

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