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sus•tained-re•lease



Pronunciation: (su-stānd'ri-lēs'), [key]
—adj. Chem., Pharm.
(of a drug or fertilizer) capable of gradual release of an active agent over a period of time, allowing for a sustained effect; timed-release; long-acting; prolonged-action; slow-release.

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