photophobic

adjective

pho·​to·​pho·​bic ˌfō-tə-ˈfō-bik How to pronounce photophobic (audio)
1
a
: shunning or avoiding light
b
: growing best under reduced illumination
2
: of or relating to photophobia

Examples of photophobic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In the case of slime mold, which is photophobic, the presence of light will slow down the electrical activity, creating a more sluggish beat. Liz Stinson, WIRED, 6 Oct. 2015

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Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of photophobic was in 1855

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“Photophobic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photophobic. Accessed 15 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

photophobic

adjective
pho·​to·​pho·​bic -ˈfō-bik How to pronounce photophobic (audio)
1
: shunning or avoiding light
2
: of or relating to photophobia
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