Light-sensitive (Adjective)
Meaning
Sensitive to visible light; "photographic film is light-sensitive".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Photographic film is light-sensitive and should be handled in a darkroom to prevent exposure.
- Some medications can make your skin light-sensitive, increasing the risk of sunburn.
- The new camera's sensor is extremely light-sensitive, allowing it to capture images in low-light conditions.
- Certain eye conditions can cause people to become light-sensitive, making it uncomfortable to be outside during the day.
- The doctor warned her that the dye used in the procedure was light-sensitive and to avoid direct sunlight for several days.