interphase

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

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

2. 2

   An indistinct region in the interface between two substances in composite materials.

   • 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 metal part of the interphase probably consists of several layers of ions embedded in the electron "cloud" of the metal.
3. 3

   Between phases

   • 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.

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