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adj
Between phases
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics
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noun
The stage in the life cycle of a cell between two successive mitotic or meiotic divisions.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: biology, natural-sciences
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noun
An indistinct region in the interface between two substances in composite materials.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
Topics: engineering, mechanical, mechanical-engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h1én Proto-Indo-European *h1entér Proto-Italic *n̥ter Latin inter Latin inter-bor. English inter- English phase English interphase From inter- + phase.
Across languages
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