multiphase
Having several phases
Multiphase describes something involving or occurring in multiple distinct phases or stages.
In engineering and physics, it typically refers to systems where different states of matter coexist: multiphase flow involves liquids, gases, and solids moving together through pipes.
The term also applies to electrical systems with multiple alternating currents: multiphase power.
More generally, any process with several sequential stages can be called multiphase: a multiphase clinical trial.
Blended immiscible liquids
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
- colloidStable dispersed mixture
- dispersionScattering across space
- slurrySemifluid mixture of solids
aerosol · foam · immiscible · biphasic · surfactant · coalescence · flocculation · agglomeration
Thick and slow-flowing
- turbulentViolently agitated or disturbed
- laminarArranged in thin layers
- compressibleCapable of being condensed
- incompressibleCannot be made smaller
Newtonian · non-Newtonian · isothermal · inviscid · steady · unsteady · homogeneous · heterogeneous
Two adjacent matter states
Liquid turning to gas
- condensationVapor turning to liquid
- boilingLiquid vaporization temperature
- freezingExtremely cold
- meltingSolid-to-liquid transition
sublimation · solidification · vaporization · crystallization · nucleation · supercooling · superheating · enthalpy
Something that divides
- pipelineLong-distance fluid transport tube
- wellboreDrilled subsurface hole
- riserStair's vertical portion
- petroleumNatural underground hydrocarbon liquid
reservoir · production · metering · scrubber · reactor · contactor
Distinct periods or platforms
- progressionSequential forward movement
- phasedIntroduced or removed incrementally
- successiveFollowing without interruption
- consecutiveFollowing in unbroken sequence
incremental · stepwise · iterative · cyclical · periodic · intermittent · alternating · synchronous
emulsion
Blended immiscible liquids
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
- colloidStable dispersed mixture
- dispersionScattering across space
slurry · aerosol · foam · immiscible · biphasic · surfactant · coalescence · flocculation · agglomeration · sedimentation
viscous
Thick and slow-flowing
- turbulentViolently agitated or disturbed
- laminarArranged in thin layers
- compressibleCapable of being condensed
incompressible · Newtonian · non-Newtonian · isothermal · inviscid · steady · unsteady · homogeneous · heterogeneous · density
solid-liquid
Two adjacent matter states
evaporation
Liquid turning to gas
- condensationVapor turning to liquid
- boilingLiquid vaporization temperature
- freezingExtremely cold
melting · sublimation · solidification · vaporization · crystallization · nucleation · supercooling · superheating · enthalpy · solidus
separator
Something that divides
- pipelineLong-distance fluid transport tube
- wellboreDrilled subsurface hole
- riserStair's vertical portion
petroleum · reservoir · production · metering · scrubber · reactor · contactor
stages
Distinct periods or platforms
- progressionSequential forward movement
- phasedIntroduced or removed incrementally
- successiveFollowing without interruption
consecutive · incremental · stepwise · iterative · cyclical · periodic · intermittent · alternating · synchronous · parallel
- fluid dynamicsfluid mechanics, fluid flow, turbulence, fluid motion, streamlines
- phase changessublimation, solidification, liquefaction, vaporization, freezing
multiphasesingle-phase
One alternating current waveform
monophase · single-stage · one-step · homogeneous · uniform
multiphasesimple
Free of complexity
uniform · homogeneous · undivided · unitary · monolithic
phase, multiple, multicolor, multinational, multiplicity, multimedia, multiracial, multiform, multifaceted