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Polyphase

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-004408

Describing an alternating current (AC) electrical power system that uses multiple alternating voltages, typically three, which are phase-shifted relative to each other. This configuration allows for the transmission of more power with smaller conductors and provides a smoother power delivery to motors. Three-phase power is the standard for industrial and commercial electrical grids.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-004408
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectElectrical engineering
See alsoPolyphase circuit
TranslationsGerman: Drehstrom; Spanish: polifásico; French: polyphasé
Record as JSON
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  "term": "Polyphase",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "Describing an alternating current (AC) electrical power system that uses multiple alternating voltages, typically three, which are phase-shifted relative to each other. This configuration allows for the transmission of more power with smaller conductors and provides a smoother power delivery to motors. Three-phase power is the standard for industrial and commercial electrical grids.",
  "subject": "Electrical engineering",
  "see_also": [
    "polyphase circuit"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Drehstrom",
    "es": "polifásico",
    "fr": "polyphasé"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/polyphase/"
}

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