photosensitize

[foh-tuh-sen-si-tahyz]

verb (used with object), pho·to·sen·si·tized, pho·to·sen·si·tiz·ing.

to make (a material) photosensitive, as by the application of a photosensitive emulsion.

Also especially British, pho·to·sen·si·tise.

Origin of photosensitize

First recorded in 1920–25; photosensit(ive) + -ize

Related formspho·to·sen·si·ti·za·tion, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for photosensitize

photosensitize

photosensitise

verb

(tr) to make (an organism or substance) photosensitive

Derived Formsphotosensitization or photosensitisation, noun

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photosensitize in Medicine

photosensitize

[fō′tō-sĕn′sĭ-tīz′]

v.

To make an organism, cell, or substance photosensitive.