intermodulation
/ˌɪntərˌmɑdʒəˈleɪʃən/
noun
- The production of unwanted signals in a radio or audio system when two or more signals mix together in a non-linear way.
- The technician adjusted the antenna to reduce intermodulation in the radio signal.
- Engineers test amplifiers to ensure they don't produce excessive intermodulation.
- Intermodulation can cause distortion in a sound system when multiple instruments play at once.