Defn: The momentary current between two alternating-current generators when juxtaposed in parallel and not agreeing exactly in phase or period.
PHASING TRANSFORMER
Phasing transformer.
Defn: Any of several transformers (there must be at least two) for changing phase.
PHASIS
Pha"sis, n.; pl. Phases. Etym: [NL.]
Defn: See Phase. Creech.
PHASM; PHASMA
Phasm, Phas"ma, n. Etym: [L. phasma, Gr. Phase.]
Defn: An apparition; a phantom; an appearance. [R.] Hammond. Sir T.
Herbert.
PHASMID Phas"mid, n. Etym: [See Phasm. Probably so called from its mimicking, or appearing like, inanimate objects.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: Any orthopterous insect of the family Phasmidæ, as a leaf insect or a stick insect.
PHASSACHATE
Phas"sa*chate, n. Etym: [Gr. (Min.)