faasi — meaning in English
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English meaning
- phase noun A distinct stage in a process or sequence of change.
Senses
faasi is used for these senses in English:
- phase (physics) Any one point or portion in a recurring series of changes, as in the changes of motion of one of the particles constituting a wave or vibration; one portion of a series of such changes, in distinction from a contrasted portion, as the portion on one side of a position of equilibrium, in contrast with that on the opposite side.
- phase (chemistry) A component in a material system that is distinguished by chemical composition and/or physical state (solid, liquid or gas) and/or crystal structure. It is delineated from an adjoining phase by an abrupt change in one or more of those conditions.
phase — full definition
- noun A distinct stage in a process or sequence of change.
- noun The particular shape of the moon or a planet as it appears at a given time, based on how much of it is lit.
- noun In physics or electrical engineering, the position of a wave or current cycle at a given moment, or one line of a multi-line power supply.
- verb To carry out gradually in planned stages (often "phase in") or to remove gradually (often "phase out").