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Definitions of radio

noun
medium for communication

synonyms: radiotélécommunication

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diffusion, radio diffusion
taking part in a radio or tv program
noun
an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals

synonyms: poste de radio

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réveil-radio
a radio that includes a clock that can be set to turn it on automatically

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récepteur
set that receives radio or tv signals
noun
a communication system based on broadcasting electromagnetic waves

synonyms: transistor

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système de communication
a system for communicating

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