noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADJECTIVE
high
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She was given a high potency of opium which appeared to be the indicated remedy for this numb state.
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There was the high potency , single dose, classical Kentian school, and the low potency, often-repeated school of Hughes.
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She felt much better for about 6 weeks, but it was clear that she needed a higher potency in order to cure.
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This may well indicate the need for the next higher potency of that same remedy.
low
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This happened to a man with eczema and asthma who was treated with a low potency of sulphur which improved both symptoms.
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He found that by giving the salt in low potency there was often an improvement in the patient's well-being.
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One point that may help you is that the lower the potency the more frequently it is likely to need repeating.
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In treating acute illnesses there are only two outcomes to giving the wrong low potency remedy.
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There was the high potency , single dose, classical Kentian school, and the low potency, often-repeated school of Hughes.
■ VERB
give
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She was given a high potency of opium which appeared to be the indicated remedy for this numb state.
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In treating acute illnesses there are only two outcomes to giving the wrong low potency remedy.
lose
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Mass unemployment had lost its old political potency .
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With a film in development, the myth shows no sign of losing its potency .
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Perhaps they don't really lose potency at this age.
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Very occasionally a bottle will become contaminated and lose its potency .
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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high-potency marijuana
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the potency of the chili
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the political potency of the crime issue
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Beware of inconsistent potency with this product.
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Despite all its potency this is a car which always leaves the driver firmly in control.
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Mass unemployment had lost its old political potency .
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Very occasionally a bottle will become contaminated and lose its potency .
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We in the news biz often speculate on the potency of your influence.
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When I was growing up, I saw this kind of rebellion and assault as potency .