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detune

Syllabification: (de·tune)
Pronunciation: /dēˈt(y)o͞on/
Definition of detune

verb

[with object]
  • 1cause (a musical instrument) to become out of tune.
  • 2 (usually as adjective detuned) reduce the performance or efficiency of (a motor vehicle or engine) by adjustment.
  • 3change the frequency of (an oscillatory system such as a laser) away from a state of resonance.

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Definition of detune in the British & World English dictionary