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phase
phase
/ˈfeɪz/
noun
(
)
Any distinct time period in a sequence of events
(
phase
,
stage
)
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
We are in a transitional stage in which many former ideas must be revised or rejected
we are in a transitional stage in which many former ideas must be revised or rejected
(
)
(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
(
form
,
phase
)
(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
The reaction occurs in the liquid phase of the system
the reaction occurs in the liquid phase of the system
(
)
A particular point in the time of a cycle; measured from some arbitrary zero and expressed as an angle
(
phase angle
,
phase
)
a particular point in the time of a cycle; measured from some arbitrary zero and expressed as an angle
(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)
(
phase
)
(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)
The full phase of the moon
the full phase of the moon
verb
Adjust so as to be in a synchronized condition
(
phase
)
adjust so as to be in a synchronized condition
He phased the intake with the output of the machine
he phased the intake with the output of the machine
Arrange in phases or stages
(
phase
)
arrange in phases or stages
Phase a withdrawal
phase a withdrawal
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