long-life
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4.3
- adjective
- /lɔŋ laɪf/
- UK
:
larga vida
- The store sells long-life milk that can stay fresh for several months without refrigeration.
- provide long-life
- low maintenance and long-life
Examples
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Because of its brushless commutation, the small motor has a long life.
Academic text (2003) -
Like a fuel cell, a flow battery has a long life and is both energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.
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The iron body traps have stainless steel internal parts for long life.
Academic text (1998) -
Only recently have the properties been adequate to consider long-life applications.
Academic text (1997) -
It's my long-life food preservative.
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A new line of cast copper mechanical connectors is designed for use where long life and high reliability are required.
Academic text (1998) -
Dry-pit non-clog pump is designed for strength, low maintenance, and long life.
Academic text (1996) -
Die-cast zinc gearhead has sintered bronze bearings for long life and minimum noise.
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The GP Series uses a titanium copper alloy spring and gold-over-silver contacts to provide long-life switching at a variety of loads.
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With its ability to withstand frequent cycling between room and liquid helium temperatures, Apiezon N grease also offers excellent long-life potential.
Academic text (1997)
Synonyms
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3.7
To stay the same or work well for a long time
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3.9
That lasts for a long time
Antonyms
How Long
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word long-life is simply the two English words long ('lasting for a long time') and life ('how long something lasts'). So a long-life product is made or treated to stay fresh or work for longer than usual.