overmodulation

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Synonyms: overpopulation

Antonyms: overpopulation

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|telecommunications}} The condition where the [[instantaneous]] [[level]] of the modulating signal exceeds the value necessary to produce 100% [[modulation]] of the [[carrier]], resulting in [[distortion]].

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