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polyphase

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polyphase [′päl·i‚fāz]
(electricity)
Having or utilizing two or more phases of an alternating-current power line.


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All AC motors can be classified into single-phase and polyphase motors (poly meaning many-phase, or three-phase).
In addition to academic classes such as algebra, trigonometry, physics and writing, the students in the BHCC Electric Power Utility Technology (EPUT) program take courses about AC and DC circuit theory, single phase and polyphase metering, underground and substation operations, power and distribution systems, and an introduction to mass media.
Here they synthesize the results of their own research and that of others into applying glassy and polyphase glass-containing composite materials for immobilizing nuclear waste.
 
 
 
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