Русско-английский научно-технический словарь
срок службы
см. тж. время жизни; на весь срок службы
• The battery has greater reliability and increased expectation of life (or life expectancy).
• This tank bottom is expected to last indefinitely.
• Highly abrasive flowing media can shorten bearing life.
• The lower operating temperature makes the bath long lived (oppos. short lived).
• The plastic bottom should outlast (or outlive) for many years the side walls of the tank.
• Service (life) up to 20 years can be anticipated.
• The useful life of automobile engines ...
• It is difficult to predict the life-in-service of the components.