diphase


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di·phase

 (dī′fāz′) also di·pha·sic (dī-fā′zĭk)
adj.
Having two phases.
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diphase

(ˈdaɪˌfeɪz) or

diphasic

adj
(General Physics) of, having, or concerned with two phases
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di•phase

(ˈdaɪˌfeɪz)

also di•phas•ic

(daɪˈfeɪ zɪk)

adj. Elect.
having two phases; two-phase.
[1895–1900]
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