DEMODULATOR

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

Rectifier that extracts modulation from a radio carrier wave

Synonyms:

demodulator; detector

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("demodulator" is a kind of...):

rectifier (electrical device that transforms alternating into direct current)

Holonyms ("demodulator" is a part of...):

radio; radio receiver; radio set; receiving set; tuner; wireless (an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals)

Derivation:

demodulate (extract information from a modulated carrier wave)