demultiplexation

noun

The conversion of a multiplex signal to a simpler form

OriginEnglish multiplexation ← Latin multiplex ← Proto-Indo-European *pel-der.? →
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Meanings

noundemultiplexation (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe conversion of a multiplex signal to a simpler form

    Interleaved barcodes must be deinterleaved before their demultiplexation.

    2015 October 23, “DNA Barcoding through Quaternary LDPC Codes”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI

Origin

  1. Proto-Indo-European*de
  2. Proto-Indo-European*déh₁
  3. Proto-Italic*dē
  4. Latindē
  5. Latindē-
  6. Englishde-
  7. Proto-Indo-European*mel-
  8. Proto-Indo-European*ml̥tós?
  9. Proto-Italic*moltos
  10. Latinmulti-
  11. Proto-Indo-European*pel-der.?
  12. Latinmultiplex
  13. Englishmultiplex
  14. Englishmultiplexation
  15. Englishdemultiplexation

From de- + multiplexation.

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APA

demultiplexation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/demultiplexation

MLA

“demultiplexation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/demultiplexation. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “demultiplexation,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/demultiplexation.

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