multiphase adj 1: of an electrical system that uses or generates two or more alternating voltages of the same frequency but differing in phase angle [syn: {multiphase}, {polyphase}]
Multiphase \Mul"ti*phase\, a. [Multi- + phase.] Having many phases; specif. (Elec.), pertaining to, or designating, a generator producing, or any system conveying or utilizing, two or more waves of pressure, or electromotive force, not in phase with each other; polyphase. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]