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PHY is an abbreviation for the physical layer of the OSI model and refers to the circuitry required to implement physical layer functions. A PHY connects a link layer device (often called MAC as an abbreviation for media access control) to a physical medium such as an optical fiber or copper cable.
pH is a most common term used in laboratories. It is associated with alkalinity measurement and acidity measurements. Alkalinity. âAlkalinityâ has alkali properties. Group 1 and group 2 elements, which are also known as alkali metals and alkaline earth metals, are considered to be alkaline when they dissolve in water.