light-sensitive
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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The light-sensitive molecules in a Most system must be spread relatively thin.
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
This conclusion comes from detailed comparisons of light-sensitive cells across different animal groups, as well as their structure and location within the body.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 27, 2026
Once inside the gallery, darkened to protect light-sensitive documents and clothing, some of the important battles of the Revolutionary War are laid out chronologically.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 18, 2025
One possibility involves light-sensitive molecules that respond to magnetic conditions and could allow the animal to see magnetic patterns.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 22, 2025
Photographing anyone or anything moving is difficult because the light-sensitive plates are very slow, and a single exposure can take a fall minute.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
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