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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

It has promised to buy 340,000 FPV drones over the course of a multiyear, multiphase competition between American drone makers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 3, 2026

"The resulting datasets are producing an improved understanding of the interactions between sea-spray aerosols, surface-coupled clouds, oil field emissions and multiphase halogen chemistry in the new Arctic."

From Science Daily ● Dec. 29, 2025

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 green space’s reopening earlier this year follows a multiphase renovation that cost about $2.5 million.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 14, 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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