(adj) of an electrical system that uses or generates two or more alternating voltages of the same frequency but differing in phase angle, Syn. polyphase
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
a. [ Multi- + phase. ] Having many phases; specif. (Elec.), pertaining to, or designating, a generator producing, or any system conveying or utilizing, two or more waves of pressure, or electromotive force, not in phase with each other; polyphase. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]