Definitions for polyphase

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polyphase pol·y·phase

Spelling: [pol-ee-feyz]

IPA: /ˈpɒl iˌfeɪz/

Polyphase is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.

You can make 438 anagrams from letters in polyphase (aehloppsy).

Definitions for polyphase

adjective

1. having more than one phase.
2. of or relating to a set of alternating currents that have the same frequency but different phases and that enter a specified region at more than two points.

Origin of polyphase

First recorded in 1890-95; poly- + phase

Examples for polyphase

For starting, a polyphase resistance completes the circuits of the rotor winding.

Hence in many places preference is now given to the polyphase system.

Both carry conductors in their slots, and these conductors in each case form a polyphase winding.

The type most commonly used is the polyphase induction motor.

Mr. Tesla's work ranges far beyond the vast departments of polyphase currents and high potential lighting.