supersensitize

[ soo-per-sen-si-tahyz ]

verb (used with object)

supersensitized, supersensitizing.

1. to render or make supersensitive.

Other Words From

• super·sen·si·ti·zation noun
• super·sensi·tizer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of supersensitize¹

super- + sensit(ive) + -ize