adjective
- having or involving multiple phases, especially in electrical systems
Usage: technical; electrical engineering
Examples
- The polyphase motor operates more efficiently than single-phase motors.
- Polyphase power systems are commonly used in industrial applications.
- The electrical engineer designed a polyphase circuit for the factory.
- Three-phase power is the most common type of polyphase system.
- Polyphase generators produce smoother power output than single-phase units.
- The polyphase transformer handles high-voltage transmission lines.