# dephasing

> English word · Noun · IPA /diˈfeɪzɪŋ/

## Definitions
1. A loss of the synchronization or coherence caused by a perturbation, upon which the system returns to its state before perturbation.

## Etymology
From de- + phasing.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/dephasing