long-life

adjective

1
: made to last a long time
long-life batteries
2
British : having a substance added that allows something to remain fresh or good for a long time
long-life milk

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The approach could also support other industries that rely on long-life industrial hardware systems worldwide. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026 Much of this growth will stem from the Greenstone and Valentine mines in Canada, as both serve as high-quality, long-life assets in top-tier jurisdictions. — Nick Franck, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025 More lives in firmware and operational technology, in devices outside standard asset inventories and in long-life systems that matter most. — Maman Ibrahim, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Even the traditional petrochemical cushion is eroding due to global plastic recycling treaties and the adoption of long-life bio-lubricants. — Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 12 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for long-life

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“Long-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-life. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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