photosensitive

[ foh-tuh-sen-si-tiv ]

/ ˌfoʊ təˈsɛn sɪ tɪv /

adjective

sensitive to light or similar radiation.

Nearby words

photoresist, photoresistor, photorespiration, photoretinopathy, photoscan, photosensitive, photosensitivity, photosensitization, photosensitize, photosensor, photoset

Origin of photosensitive

photo- + sensitive

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Examples from the Web for photosensitive

Dr. Michael G. Chez told CBS Sacramento that the scene in question can trigger an episode of photosensitive epilepsy.
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It is only a metaphor to call reactions resulting from the presence of photosensitive substances adaptation.
The Organism as a Whole|Jacques Loeb
The light causes chemical changes in the eyes (or the photosensitive elements of the skin).
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Did quite well with the other drafting equipment, you know, especially the dimensional curve and the photosensitive ink.
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British Dictionary definitions for photosensitive

photosensitive

/ (ˌfəʊtəʊˈsɛnsɪtɪv) /

adjective

sensitive to electromagnetic radiation, esp lighta photosensitive photographic film

Derived Forms

photosensitivity, noun

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Medicine 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.