Definition of Multiphase

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

Exact synonyms: Polyphase
Category relationships: Electricity
Partainyms: Phase, Phase

Definition of Multiphase

1. a. Having many phases;

Definition of Multiphase

1. Adjective. That generates, or employs, multiple alternating current supplies with the same voltage but different phase angles ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Multiphase

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Multiphase

multipathing
multipattern
multipatterned
multipayer
multipayment
multipeak
multiped
multipede
multipedes
multipeds
multipennate muscle
multiperformance
multiperiodic
multiperson
multiperspective
multiphase (current term)
multiphased
multiphasic
multiphasic screening
multiphobic
multiphonemic
multiphonic
multiphonics
multiphonon
multiphoton
multiphotonic
multiphyletic
multiphysics
multipicture
multipiece

Literary usage of Multiphase

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Dictionary of Electrical Words, Terms and Phrases by Edwin James Houston (1903)
"multiphase Alternator.—An alternator capable of producing multiphase currents. ... A general term for multiphase alternators, motors, or other receptive ..."

2. The Coal and Metal Miners' Pocketbook of Principles, Rules, Formulas, and Tables by Thomas J. Foster (1905)
"In practice, the two types of multiphase alternator most commonly used are (1) ... Uses of multiphase Alternators.—multiphase alternators are coming largely ..."

3. Electrical Engineering: An Elementary Text-book. by E Rosenberg (1903)
"multiphase Synchronous Motors and Transformers It is really due to the excellent ... multiphase synchronous motors are even smaller, and thus cheaper, ..."

4. Alternating Electric Currents by Edwin James Houston, Arthur Edwin Kennelly (1906)
"The multiphase motor is supplied by more than a single current. In practice either two or three currents are employed for driving multiphase motors, ..."

5. The Cumulative Book Index by H.W. Wilson Company (1909)
"Transformers for single and multiphase currents. 2d еЛ. Kapp. G. *Î3. Macmillan. Transient and permanent In Christianity. Travels and voyages. ..."

6. Recent Types of Dynamo-electric Machinery: A Complete Guide for the by Edwin James Houston, Arthur Edwin Kennelly (1898)
"multiphase ALTERNATORS. A multiphase alternator is an alternator which not only delivers more than one alternating current, but, moreover, delivers this ..."

7. Recent Types of Dynamo-electric Machinery: A Complete Guide for the by Edwin James Houston, Arthur Edwin Kennelly (1898)
"multiphase ALTERNATORS. A multiphase alternator is an alternator which not only delivers more than one alternating current, but, moreover, delivers this ..."

8. A Dictionary of Electrical Words, Terms and Phrases by Edwin James Houston (1903)
"multiphase Alternator.—An alternator capable of producing multiphase currents. ... A general term for multiphase alternators, motors, or other receptive ..."

9. The Coal and Metal Miners' Pocketbook of Principles, Rules, Formulas, and Tables by Thomas J. Foster (1905)
"In practice, the two types of multiphase alternator most commonly used are (1) ... Uses of multiphase Alternators.—multiphase alternators are coming largely ..."

10. Electrical Engineering: An Elementary Text-book. by E Rosenberg (1903)
"multiphase Synchronous Motors and Transformers It is really due to the excellent ... multiphase synchronous motors are even smaller, and thus cheaper, ..."

11. Alternating Electric Currents by Edwin James Houston, Arthur Edwin Kennelly (1906)
"The multiphase motor is supplied by more than a single current. In practice either two or three currents are employed for driving multiphase motors, ..."

12. The Cumulative Book Index by H.W. Wilson Company (1909)
"Transformers for single and multiphase currents. 2d еЛ. Kapp. G. *Î3. Macmillan. Transient and permanent In Christianity. Travels and voyages. ..."

13. Recent Types of Dynamo-electric Machinery: A Complete Guide for the by Edwin James Houston, Arthur Edwin Kennelly (1898)
"multiphase ALTERNATORS. A multiphase alternator is an alternator which not only delivers more than one alternating current, but, moreover, delivers this ..."

14. Recent Types of Dynamo-electric Machinery: A Complete Guide for the by Edwin James Houston, Arthur Edwin Kennelly (1898)
"multiphase ALTERNATORS. A multiphase alternator is an alternator which not only delivers more than one alternating current, but, moreover, delivers this ..."

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