light-sensitive
laɪt ˈsɛnsɪtɪv
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Definition of light-sensitive - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
chemical changeTECH.changing chemically or physically when exposed to lightTECH.
  • The light-sensitive paper darkens when exposed to sunlight.
photosensitive
2.
biological detectionTECH.able to detect the presence or intensity of lightTECH.
  • Light-sensitive cells in the eye help us see.
photosensitive
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Origin of light-sensitive

English, light (illumination) + sensitive (responsive)

Terms with light-sensitive included in their meaning

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rodn.
biology
slender cell in the eye sensitive to light
technology
relating to scanning the eye's light-sensitive tissue for identification
biology
eye with many light-sensitive units
photography
photographic picture made on paper with light sensitive silver compounds
photography
relating to photographic prints made with light-sensitive silver compounds
technology
using light-sensitive technology
photography
paper coated with light-sensitive emulsion for photos
photography
light-sensitive coating on film or paper

Examples of light-sensitive in a sentence

  • These light-sensitive cells help the plant grow towards the light.
  • The light-sensitive equipment is crucial for the experiment.
  • Light-sensitive materials are used in photography.

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  1. French:photosensible, ...
  2. German:lichtempfindlich, ...
  3. Italian:fotosensibile, ...
  4. Spanish:fotosensible, ...
  5. Portuguese:sensível à luz, ...
  6. Chinese:感光的, 对光敏感的, ...
  7. Japanese:光に敏感な, 光感受性の, ...
  8. Arabic:حَسّاس لِلضَّوْء, ...
  9. Hebrew:רָגִישׁ לָאוֹר, ...
  10. Russian:светочувствительный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:світлочутливий, фоточутливий, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रकाश-संवेदनशील, रोशनी-संवेदनशील, ...
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