polyphase
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9.9
An electrical system that uses two or more flows of electricity that peak at different times
- adjective
- /ˈpɒliˌfeɪz/
- Specialized
:
polifásico
- In a polyphase electrical system, multiple currents operate simultaneously, improving efficiency.
Examples
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By using polyphase motors, we can achieve a smoother operation with less energy loss.
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The factory switched to a polyphase setup to handle its heavy machinery more effectively.
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But if you want to transmit lots of power, polyphase is really your friend.
Synonyms
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8.8
Having several stages or parts
refers specifically to electrical systems using alternating voltages differing in phase angle
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7.1
Having two or more electric currents that reach peaks at different times
is the same meaning but uses a different form of the term
How Many
Surface Forms
polyphase positive
Morphology
Etymology
Polyphase comes from the prefix poly- meaning 'many' and phase meaning 'stage' or 'part'. So a polyphase electrical system has 'many stages' of electrical waves that are slightly out of step, which gives smoother and more reliable power than a single stage.