photosensitive
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- photosensitivity noun
Etymology
Origin of photosensitive
Example Sentences
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The accurate estimation of IPs and EAs in such nonmetallic materials can indicate their applicability for use as functional surfaces and interfaces in photosensitive equipment and optoelectronic devices.
From Science Daily
Shell eyes are relatively large, and similar to human eyes, they have a lens that focuses incoming light to form an image on a photosensitive layer at the back.
From Science Daily
Characterized by a deep blue monochromatic print, the process, sometimes referred to as a sun print, uses UV light and photosensitive paper to create silhouettes and shadows of objects.
From Seattle Times
The researchers found that the HtpG inhibitor, armed with the photosensitive drug, was rapidly absorbed into the cells of the Lyme bacteria.
From Science Daily
The light is then shrunk and focussed using advanced optics and the pattern is etched onto a photosensitive silicon wafer.
From BBC
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