demodulate

[ dee-moj-uh-leyt ]

verb (used with object)

, de·mod·u·lat·ed, de·mod·u·lat·ing.

1. Telecommunications. to extract the original information-bearing signal from a modulated carrier wave or signal; detect.

demodulate

/ diːˈmɒdjʊˌleɪt /

verb

1. to carry out demodulation on (a wave or signal)

Derived Forms

• deˈmoduˌlator, noun

Other Words From

• de·modu·lator noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of demodulate¹

First recorded in 1920–25; de- + modulate

Example Sentences

At the receiver it is necessary to demodulate the energy changes, in order to get the message.

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