quick-acting in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for quick-acting in the English»Italian Dictionary

quick-acting [ˌkwɪk·ˈæk·tɪŋ] ADJ

quick-acting

a effetto rapido

to be quick-acting

agire rapidamente

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English

Crocodiles and chickens both have lots of white meat, which comes from their quick-acting, fast-twitch muscles full of pale glycogen.

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In two of those incidents, quick-acting paramedics are credited with being able to save the person.

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There is also a comprehensive quick-acting roll-over protection system included in the package.

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Its traction control is quick-acting and, even better, quick to release.

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Put the strong flour into a bowl and mix in the quick-acting yeast, the sugar and the salt.

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A quick-acting painkiller on the other hand, could be especially useful for people with migraines.

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After minor surgeries, many dentists used to reflexively prescribe quick-acting opioids to relieve a patient's pain.

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A quick-acting, long-lasting energy source that doesn't cause a blood sugar spike is extremely useful for diabetics and health-conscious individuals who want to avoid diabetes.

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You soon discover that this is not a car which flows through bends, nor does it interact subtly and satisfyingly with its driver, despite its quick-acting steering.

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Despite pain being well controlled by long-acting drugs or other treatment, flares may occasionally be felt; this is called breakthrough pain, and is treated with quick-acting analgesics.

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