demodulator

de·mod·u·late  (d-mj-lt, -mdy-)

tr.v. de·mod·u·lat·ed, de·mod·u·lat·ing, de·mod·u·lates

To extract (information) from a modulated carrier wave.

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de·modu·lator n.

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Noun

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demodulator - rectifier that extracts modulation from a radio carrier wave detector radio receiver, radio set, receiving set, tuner, radio, wireless - an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals rectifier - electrical device that transforms alternating into direct current