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potentiated

/pəˈtɛnʃɪeɪtɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does potentiated mean?

verb

To make or become more effective or powerful, especially by combining with another substance or agent. To increase the effect of a drug or other substance.

Example

"The antibiotic was potentiated by the addition of a second medication."

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