What does long-acting mean?
Long-acting means (pharmacology) Having a pharmaceutical effect principally in the long term..
Long-acting
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(pharmacology) Having a pharmaceutical effect principally in the long term..
Example Sentences
I have tried all the medium and short acting non-barbiturate sedatives since the war (including thalidomide) but they don’t work and I don’t trust the newfangled long acting, “safe” analgesics.
Synonyms for long-acting
Antonyms for long-acting
Related Words
Word Forms
- more long-acting
- most long-acting
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for long-acting?
Common synonyms include long.
What is the opposite of long-acting?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use long-acting in a sentence?
I have tried all the medium and short acting non-barbiturate sedatives since the war (including thalidomide) but they don’t work and I don’t trust the newfangled long acting, “safe” analgesics.
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