Interphase

Quick meaning: Interphase is a noun meaning (biology) The stage in the life cycle of a cell between two successive mitotic or meiotic divisions.

Meaning

(biology) The stage in the life cycle of a cell between two successive mitotic or meiotic divisions.

More Meanings

1. (mechanical engineering, countable) An indistinct region in the interface between two substances in composite materials.
2. (chemistry, physics) Between phases

Example Sentences

The metal part of the interphase probably consists of several layers of ions embedded in the electron "cloud" of the metal.

Strain transfer will inevitably occur through an interphase between the fibres and the matrix so this region is of obvious importance to the performance of a composite.

This book addresses several aspects and methodologies related to the micromechanics of contact and interphase layers, ranging from the rigorous method of asymptotic expansions to the practical application of the finite element method.

The main conclusions are that interphase spacers prevent flashovers due to galloping and ice loads and that there are still galloping displacements and the resulting dynamic loads but large amplitude motions appear to have been eliminated.

Word Forms

• interphases

Synonyms for interphase

Depending on context, synonyms include interface.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include prometaphase, diplophase, haplophase, metaphase, telophase, dikaryophase.

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