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light-sensitive

adjective

  1. physics (of a surface) having a photoelectric property, such as the ability to generate a current, change its electrical resistance, etc, when exposed to light


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A solution of bitumen in benzole also forms a light sensitive coating which is frequently used in these processes.

The sky was sharp with stars, though the sun was dim to his light-sensitive rind.

I photograph the story in a liquid with light-sensitive chromates.

A light-sensitive liquid (visual purple) and cellular and fibrous layers complete the retinal structure.

Fine lines may appear crooked because of the irregular disposition of these elemental light-sensitive points.

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