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potency

noun B2
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güç, etki gücü, etkinlik

the power or ability of something to produce a desired effect or result

The potency of the medicine was evident after just one dose.

  • Researchers measured the potency of the compound using standard assays.
  • Her speech had great potency, inspiring the audience to act.
  • The potency of the sun's rays can damage skin over prolonged exposure.
  • Understanding the potency of cultural symbols is essential in anthropology.
  • potency of a drug · bir ilacın etkinliği
  • potency of an argument · bir argümanın ikna ediciliği
  • increase the potency of sth Scientists are trying to increase the potency of the vaccine against new variants.

sb: somebody · sth: something

similar: powerstrength

opposite: weakness

Same family

know one and the others are easyFamily:

potency güç, etki gücü, etkinlik

potent güçlü, etkili impotent güçsüz, etkisiz, eli kolu bağlı, aciz omnipotent her şeye gücü yeten, sınırsız güç sahibi potential olası, gerçekleşmesi muhtemel potentiality potansiyel, olasılık, gizil güç potentially olası olarak, potansiyel olarak

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