photosensitize

[ foh-tuh-sen-si-tahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, pho·to·sen·si·tized, pho·to·sen·si·tiz·ing.

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

photosensitize

/ ˌfəʊtəʊˈsɛnsɪˌtaɪz /

verb

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

Derived Forms

• ˌphotoˌsensitiˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• photo·sensi·ti·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of photosensitize¹

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

Example Sentences

To make his Rayographs, Man Ray placed objects on photosensitized paper and exposed the arrangements to light.

From New York Times

But many works made use of material and technical innovations, like vacuum-formed plastic or photosensitized linen.

From New York Times