biphasic

/bɪˈfeɪzɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

having two phases, especially in a biological cycle or a physiological process

“The biphasic sleep pattern of the two-year-old child includes a long period of deep sleep followed by a short period of lighter sleep.”

2. noun

a substance or mixture that undergoes two phases of change, especially in a chemical reaction

“The biphasic mixture was observed to separate into two distinct layers after several hours.”

Synonyms

  • biphasic
  • diphasic
  • polysynodal

Antonyms

  • monocyclic
  • monophasic