potency
Example Sentences
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When viruses change the structures on their surface, previously effective vaccines may lose potency.
From Science Daily
But when he saw it again at the Cannes Film Festival last year, he was pleased to realize it maintains its potency.
From Los Angeles Times
By demonstrating that nanoscale structure directly influences immune potency, this research offers a framework for improving therapeutic cancer vaccines using existing components.
From Science Daily
And yet again Frank had to rely on defenders for goals, showing once more the lack of potency – and resources – he has in attack.
From BBC
Economic coercion over time loses potency as the targets adjust.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
