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Noun: local oscillator  'low-kul 'ó-su,ley-tu(r)
  1. An oscillator whose output heterodynes with the incoming radio signal to produce sum and difference tones
    - heterodyne oscillator

Derived forms: local oscillators

Type of: oscillator

Part of: heterodyne receiver, superhet, superheterodyne receiver

Encyclopedia: Local oscillator