interphase

noun

in·​ter·​phase ˈin-tər-ˌfāz 

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

Examples of interphase in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Engineers call this the solid electrolyte interphase. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026

James Provost The formation of lithium dendrites takes place at the meeting point between the anode and the electrolyte, in a layer called the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI). — Weiyang Li, IEEE Spectrum, 23 Aug. 2018

Essentially, following the formation of these tiny dendrites, solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) forms around them, and this layer turns the growths into rigid, needle-like spikes that can pierce battery cells' components. — New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2026

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

Rhymes for interphase

• aldolase
• alleyways
• amylase
• anaphase
• anhydrase
• anyways
• arginase
• cabarets
• carriageways
• castaways
• catalase
• cellulase

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