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⚡ With three phases ⚡ Three-phase system
triphase

triphase

8.1
Having three separate flows of electricity for power in machines and buildings
  • adjective
  • /ˈtrɪfeɪz/
  • Specialized
translation icon : trifásico
  • A triphase generator is more efficient for industrial applications than a single-phase one.

Examples

  • Electricians often install triphase wiring in commercial buildings for better power distribution.

  • Is this motor triphase or single-phase?

  • The factory upgraded to a triphase power system to handle heavier machinery.

  • The new factory uses a triphase power supply.

  • The factory upgraded to a triphase power system to handle heavier machinery.

  • A triphase generator is more efficient for industrial applications than a single-phase one.

  • Electricians often install triphase wiring in commercial buildings for better power distribution.

Synonyms

multiphase
vstriphase
  • Specialized
1 7.1

Having two or more electric currents that reach peaks at different times

is specific to systems with exactly three phases rather than two or more
triphasic
vstriphase
  • Specialized
8.1

Made in three separate stages, like some medicines

is used mainly in electrical systems such as power supplies and motors

How Many Phases

triphase
  • Specialized
8.1
multiphase
  • Specialized
1 7.1
monophasic
  • Specialized
8.6

Surface Forms

triphase positive

Morphology

triphase = phase (transparent) = tri + phase

The prefix 'tri-' clearly indicates three, and 'phase' refers to stages or parts, making the meaning of 'triphase' as involving three phases clear.

Etymology

Triphase comes from tri- meaning 'three', the same tri- you see in triangle or tripod, and phase meaning 'stage' or 'part'. So triphase describes something that uses three stages, for example a power system with three separate currents.