potency

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpoʊtənsi/

Definition

Power, influence, or the strength of a chemical or medicinal substance.

Examples

• The potency of the new pesticide was so high that it wiped out the entire colony of insects.

• His arguments lost their potency once the public discovered the hidden financial conflicts of interest.

• Scientists are studying the potency of various herbal extracts in fighting antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Synonyms of potency

Words with a similar meaning to potency:

• power
• strength
• efficacy
• vigor

Antonyms of potency

Words with the opposite meaning to potency:

• weakness
• impotence

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