DEMODULATOR

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does demodulator mean? 

• DEMODULATOR (noun)
  The noun DEMODULATOR has 1 sense:

1. rectifier that extracts modulation from a radio carrier wave

  Familiarity information: DEMODULATOR used as a noun is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• DEMODULATOR (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Rectifier that extracts modulation from a radio carrier wave

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

demodulator; detector

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)

 Context examples 

From modulator/ demodulator; a device that converts digital data into analog data that can be transmitted via telephone or cable lines used for communications.

(Modem Device Component, NCI Thesaurus/CDISC)