遅ち効こう

noun

delayed effect; delayed action

Used for effects that appear after a delay, such as medication, policy, or mechanical action. Often contrasted with 速効 (immediate effect).

See also: 速効

• この薬くすりは遅ち効こう性せいなので、すぐには効ききません。

  This medicine is slow-acting, so it won't take effect right away.

• 遅ち効こう性せいの肥ひ料りょうを使つかうと、長ながく効こう果かが続つづく。

  Using slow-release fertilizer keeps the effect lasting longer.