MULTIPHASE

multiphase, polyphase

(adjective) of an electrical system that uses or generates two or more alternating voltages of the same frequency but differing in phase angle

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

multiphase (comparative more multiphase, superlative most multiphase)

That generates, or employs, multiple alternating current supplies with the same voltage but different phase angles

Source: Wiktionary


Mul"ti*phase, a. [Multi- + phase.]

Definition: Having many phases; specif. (Elec.),

Definition: pertaining to, or designating, a generator producing, or any system conveying or utilizing, two or more waves of pressure, or electromotive force, not in phase with each other; polyphase.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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