Meaning of the word demodulator in English

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demodulator

US /diːˈmɒdʒ.ə.leɪ.tər/
UK /diːˈmɒdʒ.ə.leɪ.tər/

Noun

an electronic device that extracts the original information-bearing signal from a modulated carrier wave

Example:
The satellite receiver uses a demodulator to convert the modulated signal back into usable data.
A modem contains both a modulator and a demodulator.