interphase

American  

[in-ter-feyz] / ˈɪn tərˌfeɪz /

noun

Cell Biology.

1. the period of the cell cycle during which the nucleus is not undergoing division, typically occurring between mitotic or meiotic divisions.

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interphase British  

/ ˈɪntəˌfeɪz /

noun

1. biology the period between two successive divisions of a cell

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interphase Scientific  

/ ĭn′tər-fāz′ /

1. The stage in the development of a cell following mitosis or meiosis, during which the nucleus is not dividing. In cells that will undergo further division, the DNA in the nucleus is duplicated in preparation for the next division.

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Etymology

Origin of interphase

First recorded in 1920–25; inter- + phase

Example Sentences

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interphase

According to Zhang, the dynamics of the amorphous interphase could be leveraged in the future to make the catalyst more selective for specific carbon products.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 19, 2024

Additionally, understanding the interphase will help scientists combat degradation -- which occurs on the surface of all catalysts over time -- to develop systems with longer operational lifetimes.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 19, 2024

For more than five years, Hu's group has been leveraging these high energy beams for interphase studies that have led to a series of new understandings of battery chemistry.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 26, 2024

Scientists studying batteries generally regard lithium fluoride as a necessary component of a good interphase.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 26, 2024

"Mominur's findings challenge conventional beliefs about the components of an effective interphase," said Enyuan Hu, Brookhaven chemist and principal investigator within the Electrochemical Energy Storage Group.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 26, 2024