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long-acting

[ lawng-ak-ting, long- ]

adjective

, Pharmacology.

long-acting

adjective

  1. (of a drug) slowly effective after initial dosage, but maintaining its effects over a long period of time, being slowly absorbed and persisting in the tissues before being excreted Compare intermediate-acting short-acting

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Word History and Origins

Origin of long-acting1

First recorded in 1950–55

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Example Sentences

Spain has been long acting as a mediator, but arming all the time most vigorously.

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long accountlong-ago

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