long-lasting

long-lasting
/lawng"las"ting, -lah"sting, long"-/, adj.
1. enduring or existing for a long period of time: a long-lasting friendship.
2. effective for a relatively long period of time: a long-lasting pain reliever.
3. resisting the effects of wear or use over a long period: a long-lasting fabric used for work clothes.
[1520-30]

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