Definition of split phase
: the phase difference of two or more currents into which a single-phase alternating current has been divided
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split-phase
Definition of split-phase
: relating to or constituting an alternating single-phase current in a divided circuit when there is a difference of phase between the currents in the two branches
Origin and Etymology of split-phase
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