intermediate frequency

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|radio}} A [[frequency]] to which a [[carrier wave|carrier]] frequency is shifted as an intermediate step in [[transmission]] or [[reception]]; generally associated with [[superheterodyne]] receivers.

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