light sensitivity
US: /ˈlaɪt ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪti/
light sensitivities
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Definition of light sensitivity - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
medicalTECH.condition where bright light easily causes discomfort or pain in the eyesTECH.
  • His light sensitivity worsened after the concussion, so he wore dark glasses.
2.
physicsTECH.degree to which something reacts or responds when exposed to lightTECH.
  • The camera's light sensitivity allows clear photos in very dim rooms.
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Expressions with light

green lightn.
traffic signal allowing vehicles to go
The car moved when the green light appeared.
light skirtn.
skirt made of lightweight material
She wore a light skirt to stay cool in the summer heat.
light upv.
illuminate or bring light to something
The streetlights light up the entire neighborhood.
travel lightv.
carry few belongings while traveling
She always travels light to avoid check-in fees..
blinded by the lightadj.
unable to see due to intense light
He was temporarily blinded by the light from the camera flash.
give a lightv.
provide a flame to ignite something
Can you give a light to my cigarette?

Expressions with sensitivity

political sensitivityn.
quality of an issue likely to cause conflict in government or public life
The border question has great political sensitivity between the neighboring countries.
sensitivity to lightn.
condition where eyes hurt in bright light
Her sensitivity to light made it hard to go outside.
rejection sensitivityn.
strong fear and alertness about being turned away by others
Her rejection sensitivity made every delayed reply feel like a personal slight.
sensitivity testingn.
tests checking how living cells or people react to drugs or substances
The doctor ordered sensitivity testing to choose the right antibiotic.
temperature sensitivityn.
degree to which something changes or reacts when the temperature changes
The temperature sensitivity of the enzyme affected the success of the experiment.
sensitivity analysisn.
study of how input changes alter results of a model or decision
The team performed a sensitivity analysis to test the robustness of their forecast.
chemical sensitivityn.
increased reaction to chemicals in the environment
Her chemical sensitivity makes it hard to be in crowded places..
price sensitivityn.
degree to which price affects demand
The price sensitivity of the product is high, so sales drop with price increases.
spectral sensitivityn.
measure of how strongly something responds to different wavelengths of light
The camera's spectral sensitivity affects how colors appear in the final image.

Terms with light sensitivity included in their meaning

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migrainen.
brain health
neurologic disorder with intense head pain, nausea and light sensitivity
migraine headachen.
medical
severe headache with nausea, light and sound sensitivity
film speedn.
photography
measure of a photographic film's sensitivity to light
sensitizern.
photography
agent that increases sensitivity to light in photographic processes
speedn.
photography
sensitivity to light of film or sensor
blue-blindnessn.
medical
rare form of dichromacy with lowered sensitivity to blue light
perimetryn.
medical
systematic measurement of light sensitivity in the visual field
photophobian.
medical
sensitivity to light due to medical or psychological reasons

Examples of light sensitivity in a sentence

  • The doctor tested his light sensitivity using a bright handheld lamp.
  • Adjust the sensor’s light sensitivity for accurate readings at dusk.
  • The new film stock boasts higher light sensitivity than its predecessor.

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  1. French:photosensibilité, sensibilité à la lumière, ...
  2. German:Lichtempfindlichkeit, Lichtsensitivität, ...
  3. Italian:fotofobia, sensibilità luminosa, ...
  4. Spanish:fotofobia, fotosensibilidad, ...
  5. Portuguese:sensibilidade à luz, sensibilidade luminosa, ...
  6. Chinese:畏光, 感光度, ...
  7. Japanese:光過敏症, 光感度, ...
  8. Arabic:حَسَاسِيَّة لِلضَّوْء, حَساسيّةُ الضَوْء, ...
  9. Hebrew:רְתַעַת אוֹר, סֶנְסִיטִיבִיּוּת לָאוֹר, ...
  10. Russian:светочувствительность, чувствительность к свету, ...
  11. Ukrainian:світлочутливість, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रकाश संवेदनशीलता, रोशनी के प्रति संवेदनशीलता, ...

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