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potency Definition

po·tency (pōt′'n sē)

noun pl. potencies -·cies

  1. the state or quality of being potent, or the degree of this; power; strength
  2. capacity for development; potentiality

Etymology: L potentia

Also, esp. for potencysense , potence po′·tence
potency Synonyms

potency

n.

  1. Strength

    power, energy, vigor; see manhood 2, strength 1.

  2. Authority

    influence, control, dominion; see command 2, power 2. See syn. study at strength.

potency Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • steroid: Due to the potency of the steroid, it is not advisable to use Dovobet on the face, genital areas or the scalp.
  • cannabis: However, available data does not show any long-term marked upward trend in the potency of herbal cannabis or cannabis resin.
  • ingredient: They could also have been stored indefinitely, reducing the potency of the ingredients.
  • drug: The potency of both drugs in contracting human arteries in isolated preparations had also been assessed.

Converse of object

  • guarantee: Quest use unique timed release technology and are the first company to analyze and guarantee the potency of the active ingredients within herb tablets.
  • lose: Best Before Date Supplements can lose potency over time, especially in hot and humid climates.
  • increase: Again, raw garlic could be added to increase the potency.
  • lack: Missing the injured Lloyd Owusu and Marcus Gayle, Brentford lacked potency up front.
  • ensure: The herbs have to be harvested at precise times to ensure maximum potency, the fruits picked at exactly the right degree of maturity.
  • reduce: It would also reduce the potency of an enemy attack.

Adjective modifier

  • 30c: For teething babies use a 6c or 30c potency.
  • carcinogenic: The committee agreed to reconsider the topic of the relative carcinogenic potency of PAHs by the inhalation route of exposure at a future meeting.
  • homeopathic: Controlled trial of homeopathic potency, with pollen in hayfever as model.
  • homeopathic: The more dilute the solution, the higher the homeopathic potency.
  • sexual: Balanced against possible earlier loss of sexual potency, treatment might not be a good choice.
  • relative: Pilot studies to consider the relative potency of the different types of particles on gene expression in the heart in vivo were just starting.

Modifies a noun

  • titre: The potency titre of the third set of tubes should be clearly reduced to indicate inhibition of the antibody by the blood group substance.
  • multivitamin: Super Once A Day Vegan Timed Release An advanced potency multivitamin and mineral suitable for vegans.
  • vitamin: It's a blend of high potency vitamins combined with an anti-inflammatory.

Noun used with modifier

  • drug: My interest is not aspects of drug security, but rather drug potency.