three-phase

adjective

ˈthrē-ˈfāz 

: of, relating to, or operating by means of a combination of three circuits energized by alternating electromotive forces that differ in phase by one third of a cycle

Examples of three-phase in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At the core of the system is a three-phase alternator paired with an integrated rectifier. —Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026

Rubio on Wednesday fleshed out a three-phase strategy, including stabilization in Venezuela, economic recovery, and finally, a political transition there. —Chris Boccia, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2026

The United States is preparing to take control of tens of millions of barrels of Venezuelan oil as part of a sweeping, three-phase strategy aimed at stabilizing the country, jump-starting its economy and steering toward a political transition, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday. —Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026

Workers are currently working on Phase 2 of the I-91/I-691/Route 15 three-phase project, which is expected to be completed in 2030. —Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 1 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for three-phase

• ablaze
• airways
• allays
• always
• amaze
• anglaise
• appraise
• archways
• arrays
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• ballets