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modulate

[moj-uh-leyt] / ˈmɒdʒ əˌleɪt /


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"Gravitational waves modulate the quantum field, which in turn affects spontaneous emission," said Jerzy Paczos, a PhD student at Stockholm University.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

"Uncovering these mechanisms will help us better understand how nighttime physiology and sex-specific factors modulate caffeine's effects."

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Other advantages include no launching device, the ability to modulate the beam's intensity, and unlimited "ammunition."

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Our research has found that public opinion—unlike precision-guided export controls—can be difficult to modulate once unleashed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

She said nothing, but used her hands to modulate Mammachi’s fury, to stoke it anew.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy




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