Definition of Potentiate
to increase the power or effect of something, especially medicine
Examples of Potentiate in a sentence
The two medicines prescribed by the doctor tend to potentiate each other and are stronger together than if taken separately. 🔊
Alcohol can potentiate the central nervous system and caused depressed people to be even more despondent. 🔊
Because it can raise the blood sugar, eating unhealthy food can potentiate the negative effects of diabetes. 🔊
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