carrier wave
/ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ə weɪv/ · noun
Meaning
- A wave that can be modulated, either in amplitude, frequency, or phase, to carry or transmit images, music, speech, or other signals.
- A self-reinforcing pulse or travelling wave caused by any non-linear effect (found in many physical systems).
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