1. a method of frequency conversion in radio and electronics where two signals of different frequencies are combined to produce new frequencies
Usage: technical; electronics

1. present participle of heterodyne; combining two signals of different frequencies to produce beat frequencies
Usage: technical; electronics

Examples

• The radio receiver uses heterodyning to convert high-frequency signals to lower frequencies.
• Heterodyning allows the radio to tune into different stations by mixing frequencies.
• The engineer explained how heterodyning works in the superheterodyne receiver.
• By heterodyning the incoming signal with a local oscillator, the circuit produces an intermediate frequency.
• The process of heterodyning is essential for modern radio communication systems.
• Heterodyning two sine waves creates beat frequencies that can be easily processed.