word
half-life
HAHF-lyf
ˈhɑːflaɪfListen
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Syllable breakdown
halflife
Dictionary meaning
The time required for the concentration of a drug in the body to be reduced by half.
Examples
- Diazepam has a long half-life, so it remains active for days.
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