photosensitive
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adjective \-ˈsen(t)-s(ə-)tiv\Definition of PHOTOSENSITIVE
1
: sensitive to the action of radiant energy <photosensitive paper>
2
: being or caused by an abnormal reaction to sunlight <photosensitive rashes>
— pho·to·sen·si·tiv·i·ty \-ˌsen(t)-sə-ˈti-və-tē\ noun
See Examples of PHOTOSENSITIVE
- paper with a photosensitive coating
First Known Use of PHOTOSENSITIVE
1886
pho·to·sen·si·tive
adjective \ˌfōt-ō-ˈsen(t)-sət-iv, -ˈsen(t)-stiv\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of PHOTOSENSITIVE
1
: sensitive or sensitized to the action of radiant energy <photosensitive paper>
2
: being or caused by an abnormal reaction to sunlight <photosensitive rashes>
—pho·to·sen·si·tiv·i·ty \-ˌsen(t)-sə-ˈtiv-ət-ē\ (audio pronunciation) noun, plural ; pho·to·sen·si·tiv·i·ties
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