adjective
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Also: multiphase. (of an electrical system, circuit, or device) having, generating, or using two or more alternating voltages of the same frequency, the phases of which are cyclically displaced by fractions of a period See also single-phase two-phase three-phase
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having more than one phase
Etymology
Origin of polyphase
Example Sentences
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Matthew Inman: Overall, his most practical achievement would be the polyphase electrical system.
From Slate ● Aug. 25, 2012
Cooper Hewitt's favorite discovery was the transformation of polyphase alternating current to direct current through the mercury vapor transformer.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Well, this one has a G. E. polyphase, monitor control, with ..." began the pressman.
From Thirty by O'Brien, Howard Vincent
Similarly the "polyphase" system—which is eminently adapted to installations of the nature indicated—must demand increasing attention.
From Twentieth Century Inventions A Forecast by Sutherland, George
They possess many advantages, especially their ability to run at overload, and consequently a locomotive with polyphase motor will run up grade without serious loss of speed.
From The Story of Electricity by Munro, John
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