English Explanatory Dictionary

light-sensitive

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Affected by, or sensitive to light.
  2. Of a substance or surface, changing chemically or physically when exposed to light.
  3. Of a cell, tissue or organ, able to detect the presence (or intensity) of light.

Word forms

light-sensitive more light-sensitive most light-sensitive

Etymology

From light (noun) + sensitive.

Synonyms

photosensitive
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