diphase

[ dahy-feyz ]
/ ˈdaɪˌfeɪz /

adjective Electricity.

having two phases; two-phase.
Also di·phas·ic [dahy-fey-zik] /daɪˈfeɪ zɪk/.

Origin of diphase

First recorded in 1895–1900; di-1 + phase

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British Dictionary definitions for diphasic (1 of 2)

diphasic
/ (daɪˈfeɪzɪk) /

adjective

zoology (of parasites) having a free active stage in the life cycle
physics another word for diphase

British Dictionary definitions for diphasic (2 of 2)

diphase

diphasic

/ (ˈdaɪˌfeɪz) /

adjective physics

of, having, or concerned with two phases

Medical definitions for diphasic

diphasic
[ dī-fāzĭk ]

adj.

Having two phases or stages.
Of or being a disorder marked by two distinct phases, such as bipolar disorder.