slow-release
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of slow-release
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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These lysosomes act as slow release reservoirs -- holding onto the drug and releasing it gradually -- which increases exposure in certain cells while leaving others with much lower levels.
From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026
It’s more like a very slow release valve where there’s no explosion to let those processes come back to that nonaroused state.
From Scientific American • Jun. 9, 2023
However, the slow release of information after the derailment has left many questions unanswered about the risks and longer-term impact.
From Salon • Feb. 28, 2023
Metro criticized their slow release, prompting transit officials to accuse the commission of withholding cars arbitrarily.
From Washington Post • Feb. 17, 2023
Exhaustion and the slow release of tension made him giddy.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
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