: 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 Netanyahu was scheduled to hold consultations late on Sunday on the next steps in negotiating the three-phase plan that was presented in May by U.S. President Joe Biden and is being mediated by Qatar and Egypt. Nidal Al-Mughrabi and Maayan Lubell, USA TODAY, 7 July 2024 At its core, the U.S. proposal calls for a three-phase process. Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 5 July 2024 The three-phase plan includes a six-week initial stage with a cease-fire and a surge in humanitarian aid. Hazem Balousha, Washington Post, 5 July 2024 The three-phase Israeli proposal, outlined by US President Joe Biden last month, sets out conditions intended to lead to the eventual release of all remaining hostages being held by Hamas, in return for a permanent ceasefire and withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. Arlette Saenz, CNN, 29 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for three-phase 

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Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of three-phase was in 1892

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“Three-phase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-phase. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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