single-phasing

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English

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Etymology

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From single-phase.

Noun

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single-phasing (uncountable)

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

Verb

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single-phasing

  1. present participle and gerund of single-phase
    That drill-press sounds like it is single-phasing - and look at the smoke coming from the motor!
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