demodulate

[dee-moj-uh-leyt]

verb (used with object)

demodulated, demodulating 

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)

Other Word Forms

• demodulator 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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