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time-release

time-release

2 5.4
Releases medicine slowly into the body over several hours
  • adjective
  • /ˈtaɪm rɪˈliːs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : liberación controlada
  • The time-release formula of the new allergy medicine helps reduce symptoms steadily, instead of all at once.
  • time-release formula
  • time-release coating
  • time-release pills

Examples

  • The medication is unique in that its time-release formula allows patients to enjoy continuous, long-term relief from moderate to severe pain, but the honeymoon period for the drug turned out to be quite brief.

    Academic text (2009)

  • It's like a little time release capsule of starch.

  • Many people do not like the commitment of time-released medications, for example, 80mg, nor could they afford it; it's very expensive.

    Blog text (4)

  • My next favorites have to be these products from Murad and it's the oil control mattifier and the time release cleanser.

  • At night, I use FutureDerm Time-Release Retinol 0.5 and MLA Skin Care Power Cream on top.

    Blog text (26)

  • When she takes a time-released pill, she is getting more corn—the time-release component is a corn derivative.

    Blog text (31)

  • Fibers saturated with time-released pesticide could be planted with seeds as an alternative to spraying the pesticide.

    Academic text (2006)

  • The doctor prescribed a time-release medication that provides pain relief throughout the day.

  • Many vitamins are now available in time-release capsules to ensure absorption over several hours.

Synonyms

long-acting
vstime-release
  • Specialized
1 4.1

Active in the body for a long time so you take it less often

focuses on slow steady release of ingredient rather than overall duration

How Long

time-release
  • Specialized
2 5.4
long-acting
  • Specialized
1 4.1
short-term
225 3.3

Surface Forms

time-release positive

Morphology

time-release = time + release (transparent) = time + release

The meaning is directly built from 'time' + 'release' indicating release occurring over time, which learners can infer.

Etymology

Time-release is made from the simple words time and release, and it literally means 'release over time'. So a time-release pill or product lets its medicine come out slowly and steadily, helping the effect last longer.