growing potency

[ˈɡroʊɪŋ ˈpoʊtənsi]
noun phrasepl: growing potencies
potência crescente
1. increasing strength, power, or effectiveness of something over time
The growing potency of the new medication impressed the medical researchers.
A potência crescente do novo medicamento impressionou os pesquisadores médicos.
2. escalating influence or impact of a person, organization, or movement
The growing potency of the startup in the tech industry cannot be ignored.
A potência crescente da startup na indústria de tecnologia não pode ser ignorada.
3. increasing concentration or strength of a substance, particularly drugs or chemical compounds
The growing potency of synthetic drugs poses serious public health risks.
A potência crescente das drogas sintéticas representa riscos sérios à saúde pública.
This phrase is commonly used in scientific, medical, pharmaceutical, and business contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking communities. In Brazil, it's frequently employed in discussions about technological advancement and market competition. In the United States, it's particularly prevalent in discussions about drug policy and public health.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
increasing strengthrising powerescalating effectivenessmounting influenceenhanced potency
Antonyms / Antônimos
declining potencydecreasing strengthweakening powerdiminishing effectiveness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
potência crescente
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
potência em crescimento
Common alternative phrasing
São Paulo
potência crescente
Standard technical and business usage
Portugal
potência crescente
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese; formal usage in technical contexts

Related Words

potencypowerstrengtheffectivenessinfluenceconcentration

Related Idioms & Phrases

growing potency as a force to be reckoned with
the growing potency of influence
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