Photosensitive (Adjective)
Meaning
Sensitive to visible light; "photographic film is light-sensitive".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The old photograph was photosensitive and had to be stored in a dark room to preserve its image.
- People with photophobia have photosensitive eyes that are extremely sensitive to light, especially in bright environments.
- Epileptic patients are sometimes warned against photographs that contain flashing lights, as they may be photosensitive and cause seizures.
- Cameras use photosensitive sensors that can detect even the smallest amounts of light and convert them into electrical signals.
- The doctor explained that the patient's skin was photosensitive due to the medication and would burn easily in the sun.