English Explanatory Dictionary

phototest

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A photosensitivity test.
verb
  1. To test (something; usually someone's skin) with a photosensitivity test.

Pronunciation

/ˈfoʊtoʊtɛst/

Word forms

phototest phototests phototesting phototested

Etymology

From photo- + test, not only reflecting clipping of photosensitivity test but also reflecting the fact that the test often is literally a "light test", such as with timed exposure to a measured amount of UV-A or UV-B.

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