detune in English
verb
1
cause (a musical instrument) to become out of tune.
It's a dark and compelling mix ending in a brilliant death disco anthem; Sonar Tim, freed from his usual position behind the drum kit, is on his knees on the floor, tuning and detuning his guitar as he beats the strings.
2
reduce the performance or efficiency of (a motor vehicle or engine) by adjustment.
This is a slightly detuned , more refined version of the 147/156 GTA motor, and its easy, creamy power delivery lets you amble at low speeds without demanding a downshift if the traffic suddenly vanishes.
3
change the frequency of (an oscillatory system such as a laser) away from a state of resonance.
One study compared massage with detuned laser therapy as placebo, and the other trials compared massage with various other physical treatments such as acupuncture or spinal manipulation.
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