photosensitive

[ foh-tuh-sen-si-tiv ]

adjective

1. sensitive to light or similar radiation.

photosensitive

/ ˌfəʊtəʊˈsɛnsɪtɪv /

adjective

1. sensitive to electromagnetic radiation, esp light

   a photosensitive photographic film

Derived Forms

• ˌphotoˌsensiˈtivity, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of photosensitive¹

photo- + sensitive

Example Sentences

The accurate estimation of IPs and EAs in such nonmetallic materials can indicate their applicability for use as functional surfaces and interfaces in photosensitive equipment and optoelectronic devices.

From Science Daily

Shell eyes are relatively large, and similar to human eyes, they have a lens that focuses incoming light to form an image on a photosensitive layer at the back.

From Science Daily

Characterized by a deep blue monochromatic print, the process, sometimes referred to as a sun print, uses UV light and photosensitive paper to create silhouettes and shadows of objects.

From Seattle Times

The researchers found that the HtpG inhibitor, armed with the photosensitive drug, was rapidly absorbed into the cells of the Lyme bacteria.

From Science Daily

The light is then shrunk and focussed using advanced optics and the pattern is etched onto a photosensitive silicon wafer.

From BBC