What does slow-acting mean?
Slow-acting means Taking effect slowly, not immediately..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Taking effect slowly, not immediately..
This is a very slow-acting medication.
Use slow-acting when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Slow-acting means Taking effect slowly, not immediately..
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This is a very slow-acting medication.
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