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full potency

[/fʊl ˈpoʊtənsi/]
noun phrase
potência máxima
1. The state of being at maximum strength, power, or effectiveness
The medication reached full potency after two hours.
O medicamento atingiu sua potência máxima após duas horas.
2. Complete capacity or capability of something to produce desired effects
The engine operates at full potency when all cylinders are firing.
O motor funciona em potência máxima quando todos os cilindros estão acionados.
3. The peak effectiveness or strength of a substance, ability, or force
The vaccine has full potency within 14 days of administration.
A vacina tem potência máxima dentro de 14 dias após a administração.
Synonyms
maximum strengthpeak powerfull strengthcomplete effectivenessmaximum capacity
Antonyms
weaknessimpotenceineffectivenessreduced potency

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
potência máxima
Most common usage in Brazil
Portugal
potência total
Alternative phrasing used in European Portuguese
Technical contexts
plena potência
Used in formal or scientific Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

at full potency
come into full potency
reach full potency
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