heterodyne receiver (n)
superheterodyne receiver (n)
superhet (n)

n03516996

type n
lex_filenum 06
def a radio receiver that combines a locally generated frequency with the carrier frequency to produce a supersonic signal that is demodulated and amplified
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Hypernym radio receiver, receiving set, radio set, radio, tuner, wireless
Part meronym local oscillator, heterodyne oscillator
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Part holonym local oscillator, heterodyne oscillator
Hyponym radio receiver, receiving set, radio set, radio, tuner, wireless

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