multiphase

American

[muhl-ti-fayz] / ˈmʌl tɪˌfeɪz /

Also multiphasic

adjective

having many phases, stages, aspects, or the like.

multiphase British

/ ˈmʌltɪˌfeɪz /

adjective

another word for polyphase

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Etymology

Origin of multiphase

First recorded in 1885–90; multi- + phase

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multiphase

Both conventional and botanical cleaning products generated complex multiphase exposure scenarios involving reactive gases and secondary organic aerosol.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026

The officials, speaking to reporters Thursday evening, said the agreement is the start of an indefinite, multiphase process to end Hamas’s rule in Gaza and rebuild the enclave.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

The ceasefire, hostage exchange, and provision of humanitarian aid—which stayed in place for six weeks—were said to mark the first phase of a multiphase accord.

From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2025

The four women surveyed the polling station, secured the perimeter and started on the tedious paperwork involved with India’s multiphase national election.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 19, 2024

The only items the commander was interested in were the wings on his back and the multiphase, water-cooled, tri-barreled blaster strapped to his hip—the most powerful production handgun under the world.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

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