(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
2.
having more than one phase
multiphase in American English
(ˈmʌltɪˌfeiz)
adjective
having many phases, stages, aspects, or the like
Also: multiphasic
Word origin
[1885–90; multi- + phase]
Examples of 'multiphase' in a sentence
multiphase
Various fundamental differential equations and aspects of multiphase medium theory have been used.
Ismailov Rovshan M 2005, 'Mathematical model of blunt injury to the vascular wall via formation of rouleauxand changes in local hemodynamic and rheological factors. Implications for the mechanismof traumatic myocardial infarction', Theoretical Biology and Medical Modellinghttp://www.tbiomed.com/content/2/1/13. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The wear mechanism depends on the phase composition of the multiphase coatings.
M.F. Yan, Y.D. Zhu, C.S. Zhang, Y.X. Zhang, Y.X. Wang, L. Yang 2015, 'Microstructure and mechanical properties of copper–titanium–nitrogen multiphase layersproduced by a duplex treatment on C17200 copper–beryllium alloy', Materials & Designhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264127515300186. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
This paper presents a new and fast multiphase image segmentation model for color images.
Yunyun Yang, Boying Wu 2012, 'A New and Fast Multiphase Image Segmentation Model for Color Images', Mathematical Problems in Engineeringhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/494761. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Multiphase flow measurement technologies are still being built and improved.
Rymarczyk Tomasz, Sikora Jan 2018, 'Applying industrial tomography to control and optimization flow systems', Open Physicshttp://www.degruyter.com/view/j/phys.2018.16.issue-1/phys-2018-0046/phys-2018-0046.xml?format=INT. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Multiphase volume of fluid behavior inside the chamber was determined via steady simulations.
Amirnordin Shahrin Hisham, Khalid Amir, Ismail Isma Adzrai, Yii Shi Chin Ronny, FawziMas 2016, 'Flow Characteristics of Multi-circular Jet Plate in Premix Chamber of Air-Assist Atomizerfor Burner System', MATEC Web of Conferenceshttp://dx.doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/20167801047. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The model enables a better understanding of the multiphase fluid flow up the production tubing.
Sevic Snezana, Grubac Branko 2017, 'Simulation of temperature-pressure profiles and wax deposition in gas-lift wells',Chemical Industry and Chemical Engineering Quarterlyhttp://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/1451-9372/2017/1451-93721700006S.pdf. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The mechanisms behind deformation of multiphase solids are elusive.
Mohsen Pouryazdan, Boris J. P. Kaus, Alexander Rack, Alexey Ershov, Horst Hahn 2017, 'Mixing instabilities during shearing of metals', Nature Communicationshttp://link.springer.com/article/10.1038/s41467-017-01879-5. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Their tectonics are characterized by complicated deformation patterns produced by multiphase folding, intrusions and fracturing.
G. Gaál, E. Rauhamäki 1971, 'Petrological and structural analysis of the Haukivesi area between Varkaus and Savonlinna,Finland', Bulletin of the Geological Society of Finlandhttp://www.geologinenseura.fi/bulletin/Volume43/sgs_bt_043_2_pages_265_337.pdf. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
We propose multiphase queueing systems as a basis for learning objects.
Vladimiras Dolgopolovas, Valentina Dagienė, Saulius Minkevičius, Leonidas Sakalauskas 2014, 'Python for Scientific Computing Education: Modeling of Queueing Systems', Scientific Programminghttp://dx.doi.org/10.3233/SPR-140377. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The water-gas flow was modeled by the mixture multiphase model.
Jianguo Gao, Zhihua Chen, Wei-Tao Wu, Xin Li 2019, 'Numerical Investigations on the Water Entry of Cylindrical Projectiles with DifferentInitial Conditions', Applied Scienceshttps://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/9/9/1858. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)