split phase

noun

Definition of split phase

(Entry 1 of 2)

: the phase difference of two or more currents into which a single-phase alternating current has been divided

split-phase

adjective

Definition of split-phase (Entry 2 of 2)

: 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

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