split-phase

split-phase
\\ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\ adjective
Etymology: split phase
: relating to or constituting an alternating single-phase current in a divided circuit when there is a difference of phase between the currents in the two branches

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/split"fayz"/, adj. Elect.
1. pertaining to or noting a current in one of two parallel circuits that have a single-phase current source but unequal impedances and that produce currents of different phase.
2. pertaining to or noting a motor or system utilizing a split-phase current.

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split-phase «SPLIHT FAYZ», adjective.
of or having to do with an alternating single-phase current in a divided circuit where there is a difference of phase between the currents in the two branches.

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adj. denoting or relating to an induction motor or other device utilizing two or more voltages at different phases produced from a single-phase supply

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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