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phase (EN)
nom, verb

nom “phase”

singular phase, plural phases o invariable
  1. fase
    The caterpillar is in the larval phase before it becomes a butterfly.
  2. fase
    During a lunar eclipse, we can observe the moon going through various phases until it is completely shadowed.
  3. fase
    In water, ice represents a solid phase distinct from its liquid phase, separated by a clear change in physical state.
  4. fase (en enginyeria elèctrica)
    During the installation, the electrician carefully connected each phase of the three-phase power supply to the building's main electrical panel.
  5. fase (en matemàtiques)
    In our math class, we learned how to calculate the phase of a complex number to determine its position on the complex plane.
  6. fase (en música)
    During the concert, the guitarist's pedal malfunctioned, introducing an unwanted phase distortion that made the solo sound off.
  7. fase (en genètica)
    In their study on genetic inheritance, the researchers discovered that siblings can inherit different phases of a haplotype from their parents.

verb “phase”

infinitiu phase; ell phases; passat phased; part. pass. phased; ger. phasing
  1. introduir progressivament
    The company decided to phase in remote working options over the next six months while phasing out mandatory office attendance.
  2. passar a través de
    During the magic show, the magician amazed the audience by phasing his hand through a solid wall.
  3. usar un phaser
    The captain ordered his crew to phase the enemy ship before it could escape.