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modulation

[moj-uh-ley-shuhn, mod-yuh-] / ˌmɒdʒ əˈleɪ ʃən, ˌmɒd jə- /
NOUN
timbre
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The study is part of the Thematic Project "Modulation of acquired pellicle to control dental mineral loss: unveiling mechanisms to make therapies possible," coordinated by Professor Marília Afonso Rabelo Buzalaf at FOB-USP.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

A paper based on the study, "Redox Gating for Colossal Carrier Modulation and Unique Phase Control," appeared in the Jan. 6, 2024 issue of Advanced Materials.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2024

You may disagree with me on their politics but I think we can find common ground in saying Ivanka Trump doesn’t have a lot to say about Contrast Modulation as a method for counting pixels.

From The Verge • Jan. 5, 2020

Of the 883 U.S. radio stations, newspaper publishers own 294 and are busily engaged in trying to expand their holdings via Frequency Modulation.

From Time Magazine Archive

Modulation of the voice in speaking; manner of speaking or pronouncing; peculiar or characteristic modification of the voice; tone; as, a foreign accent; a French or a German accent.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah




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