noun
Meaning 1
Superheterodyne receiver.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
superhet
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Pronunciation
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UK: /ˌsuːpəˈhɛt/
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US: /ˌsupɚˈhɛt/
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rhymes with -ɛt
noun
Meaning 2
a radio receiver that combines a locally generated frequency with the carrier frequency to produce a supersonic signal that is demodulated and amplified
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: heterodyne receiver, superheterodyne receiver
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: radio receiver, receiving set, radio set, radio, tuner, wireless
History
Etymology
Abbreviation of superheterodyne receiver.