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Rarecarrier wave
The correct spelling is carrier wave.
How to pronounce carrier wave
/ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ə weɪv/
nounIPA: /ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ə weɪv/
Say it like: Car-ree-r w-ave
The correct spelling is carrier wave. A wave that can be modulated, either in amplitude, frequency, or phase, to carry or transmit images, music, speech, or other signals.
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Definition
noun
- 1.A wave that can be modulated, either in amplitude, frequency, or phase, to carry or transmit images, music, speech, or other signals.
- 2.A self-reinforcing pulse or travelling wave caused by any non-linear effect (found in many physical systems).
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