heterodyne

is a signal processing technique invented in 1901 by Canadian inventor-engineer Reginald Fessenden that creates new frequencies by combining or mixing two frequencies. Heterodyning is used to shift one frequency range into another, new one, and is also involved in the processes of modulation and demodulation. The two frequencies are combined in a nonlinear signal-processing device such as a vacuum tube, transistor, or diode, usually called a mixer. In the most common application, two signals at frequencies f1 and f2 are mixed, creating two new signals, one at the sum f1 + f2 of the two frequencies, and the other at the difference f1 − f2. These new frequencies are called heterodynes. Typically only one of the new frequencies is desired, and the other signal is filtered out of the output of the mixer. Heterodynes are the mathematical dual of the phenomenon of "beats" in acoustics.

A major application of the heterodyne process is in the superheterodyne radio receiver circuit, which is used in virtually all modern radio receivers.

I thought heterodyne meant the oral copulation of a heterosexual.

by yyuryyubicuryy4me May 19, 2018

heterodont

A white boy that gets on your nerves so you don't fuck with that heterosexual.

There's this one kid named Zach that's a heterodont.

by Bbvyffv123456 August 15, 2018

Heteronextual

A person who identifies themselves as "straight" (not bicurious or bisexual) who, when horney enough, will have sex with the NEXT willing person, male or female. "Heteronextuality" is a condition, usually temporary, when a "straight" or "hetero" person is driven to have sex with a person of the same sex due to a bout of extreme horniness and the willing nature of the person NEXT to them.

So what if I did suck his cock? That doesn't make make me any les straight than you. A heteronextual maybe but never bisexual!

by JimTimH. December 10, 2010

Heterogeneity

refers to the different racial and ethnic groups that make up a place.

The heterogeneity in his city makes it a safe place to stay in.

by Buoy Tg January 17, 2018

Heterodontics

The dental specialty and practice of creating irregularities of the teeth, through reshaping and exotic capping techniques utilizing fangs, jewels, and other items.

Dr. Milner got a bit of ribbing from some colleagues when he installed his first set of fang caps. One of his emails said that he should change his sign to read "SPECIALIZING IN HETERODONTICS" As the referral business started to come in, those colleagues started to change their tune.

by RogueSun July 29, 2008

heterogenerous

A man who is sexually active with women with the idea that he is a stud.

I asked a waitress in a restaurant if the magician working the tables was gay. She laughed and said, "Oh, no, he's heterogenerous."

by W. L. Godshalk September 5, 2008

heterogenerous

A man who is sexually active with women; a stud.

I asked a waitress in a restaurant if the magician working the tables was gay. She laughed and said, "Oh, no, he's heterogenerous."

by W. L. Godshalk July 10, 2006