Superheterodyne Definition
so͝opər-hĕtər-ə-dīn
adjective
Designating or of a form of radio reception in which part of the amplification prior to demodulation is carried out at an intermediate supersonic frequency produced by beating the frequency of the received carrier waves with that of locally generated oscillations.
Webster's New World
(electronics) Pertaining to a technique used in radio and television receivers to tune to a particular frequency, or to receivers using such a technique. [from 20th c.]
Wiktionary
noun
A radio set for this method of reception.
Webster's New World
Origin of Superheterodyne
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From super- +"Ž heterodyne.
From Wiktionary
super(sonic) heterodyne
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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