intermodulation
[ in-ter-moj-uh-ley-shuh n, -mod-yuh- ]
/ ˌɪn tərˌmɒdʒ əˈleɪ ʃən, -ˌmɒd yə- /
noun
the production in an electrical device of frequencies that are the sums or differences of frequencies of different inputs or of their harmonics.
Origin of intermodulation
First recorded in 1930–35;
inter- +
modulation
Words nearby intermodulation
intermittent tetanus,
intermix,
intermixture,
intermodal,
intermodillion,
intermodulation,
intermolecular,
intermontane,
intermundane,
intermural,
intermuscular gluteal bursa
British Dictionary definitions for intermodulation
intermodulation
/ (ˈɪntəˌmɒdjʊˈleɪʃən) /
noun
electronics
- interaction between two signals in electronic apparatus such that each affects the amplitude of the other
- (as modifier)intermodulation distortion