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phase is the dictionary form of phased Definition of phase
phase has definitions from the fields of astronomy,chemistry,physical chemistry |
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[ noun ] any distinct time period in a sequence of events
Synonyms Examples "we are in a transitional stage in which many former ideas must be revised or rejected" |
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[ noun ] (physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system; matter that is identical in chemical composition and physical state and separated from other material by the phase boundary
Synonyms Examples : "the reaction occurs in the liquid phase of the system" |
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[ noun ] a particular point in the time of a cycle; measured from some arbitrary zero and expressed as an angle
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[ verb ] adjust so as to be in a synchronized condition
Examples "he phased the intake with the output of the machine" |
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[ verb ] arrange in phases or stages
Examples : "phase a withdrawal" |
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[ noun ] (astronomy) the particular appearance of a body's state of illumination (especially one of the recurring shapes of the part of Earth's moon that is illuminated by the sun)
Examples "the full phase of the moon" |
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