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photosensitive
[ foh-tuh-sen-si-tiv ]
/ ˌfoʊ təˈsɛn sɪ tɪv /
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adjective
sensitive to light or similar radiation.
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photoresistor, photorespiration, photoretinopathy, photoscan, Photo-Secession, photosensitive, photosensitivity, photosensitization, photosensitize, photosensor, photoset
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British Dictionary definitions for photosensitive
photosensitive
/ (ˌfəʊtəʊˈsɛnsɪtɪv) /
adjective
sensitive to electromagnetic radiation, esp lighta photosensitive photographic film
Derived forms of photosensitive
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Medical definitions for photosensitive
photosensitive
[ fō′tō-sĕn′sĭ-tĭv ]
adj.
Sensitive or responsive to light or other radiant energy.
Abnormally sensitive or reactive to light.
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