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photosensitive

pho·to·sen·si·tive
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [foh-tuh-sen-si-tiv]
    • /ˌfoʊ təˈsɛn sɪ tɪv/
    • /ˌfəʊ.təʊˈsen.sɪ.tɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [foh-tuh-sen-si-tiv]
    • /ˌfoʊ təˈsɛn sɪ tɪv/

Definitions of photosensitive word

  • adjective photosensitive sensitive to light or similar radiation. 1
  • adjective photosensitive responsive to light 1
  • adjective photosensitive sensitive to electromagnetic radiation, esp light 0
  • adjective photosensitive reacting or sensitive to radiant energy, esp. to light 0
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Parts of speech for Photosensitive

noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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photosensitive popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for photosensitive

adjective photosensitive

  • optical — of, relating to, or applying optics or the principles of optics.
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