SUPERHETERODYNE

Etymology

Adjective

superheterodyne (not comparable)

(electronics) Pertaining to a technique used in radio and television receivers to tune to a particular frequency, or to receivers using such a technique. [from 20th c.]

Noun

superheterodyne (plural superheterodynes)

A receiver of this kind.

Source: Wiktionary



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ONCHOCERCIASIS

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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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