phase

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[Gr. phasis, an appearance]

1. A stage of development.
2. A transitory appearance.
3. In chemistry, a distinct component of a larger, heterogeneous system, as oil or water when the two are mixed.

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[Gr. phasis, an appearance]

1. A stage of development.
2. A transitory appearance.
3. In chemistry, a distinct component of a larger, heterogeneous system, as oil or water when the two are mixed.

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