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polyphase

po·lyp·hase

US/ˈpɑˌliˌfeɪz/ uncommon

adjective

1.

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

Synonyms

Origin

From poly- + phase.

Phrases

  • polyphase circuit
  • polyphase coil
  • polyphase matrix
  • polyphase meter
  • polyphase quadrature filter
  • polyphase rectifier
  • polyphase synchronous generator
  • polyphase system

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