Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

single-phasing

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.98 in modern English

Syllables: sin-gle-phas-ing
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The abnormal operation of a three-phase machine when its supply is changed by the accidental opening of one conductor.

Uncountable

verb

present participle and gerund of single-phase

Example Sentences

"That drill-press sounds like it is single-phasing - and look at the smoke coming from the motor!"

Etymology

From single-phase.

Usage

Uncountable

Phrases

single-phased

Frequently Paired Words

single-phased

Questions

What does single-phasing mean?: The abnormal operation of a three-phase machine when its supply is changed by the accidental opening of one conductor.
Where does single-phasing come from?: From single-phase.

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