delivery system
Americannoun
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any means or process for conveying a product or service to a recipient.
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any means or technology for administering a drug to a patient.
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the technology for conveying a nuclear weapon to a target.
Example Sentences
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As awareness increased in recent years, the demand for bioidentical estrogen and the transdermal patch as the preferred delivery system has gone up.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
The companies had accused Moderna of using their patented lipid nanoparticle technology—the delivery system featured in Moderna’s Spikevax Covid-19 vaccine—without permission.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
By focusing on the biology of the cell rather than redesigning the delivery system, researchers may have found a practical way to unlock the full potential of mRNA therapies and gene editing technologies.
From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026
Muffins, sweet or savory Muffins are an ideal sick-day delivery system.
From Salon • Jan. 19, 2026
It’s passed to me, wrapped up in a concise delivery system, but I pass it on.
From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini
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