interphase

noun

in·​ter·​phase ˈin-tər-ˌfāz 

: the interval between the end of one mitotic or meiotic division and the beginning of another

Example Sentences

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The eye uses real-time mass spectrometry to examine how the components interact inside a solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI), which is the mechanism that powers most of our batteries. —Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 10 Feb. 2020

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

interphase

noun

in·​ter·​phase ˈint-ər-ˌfāz 

: the period between the end of one mitotic or meiotic cell division and the beginning of the next

Medical Definition

interphase

noun

in·​ter·​phase ˈint-ər-ˌfāz 

: the interval between the end of one mitotic or meiotic division and the beginning of another

called also resting stage

interphasic

-ik 

adjective