Heterodyne

Origin

- + dyne + -

Full definition of heterodyne

Adjective

1. 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