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調變

简调变 · 繁調變

Mandarin · pinyin tiáo biàn

modulation
to modulate (electronics)

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调: diào · transfer, move, change; tune
变: biàn · change, transform, alter; rebel

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noun

(electronics, telecommunications) modulation

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