acrophase en · NOUN
Etymology
From acro- + phase.
Meanings
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The time period in a cycle during which the cycle crests or peaks, especially the upper part of a sine wave fitted to a measurement of a circadian pattern or other biological rhythm.
The acrophase of the metabolic process ran from shortly mid-morning until sunset, with the peak amplitude recorded in mid-afternoon.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| acrophases | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Antonyms
Translations (1)
pt acrofase (time period during which a cycle peaks)