Photosensitize (Verb)
Meaning
Make (an organism or substance) sensitive to the influence of radiant energy and especially light.
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- The scientists discovered that the new chemical compound can photosensitize certain types of plant cells, causing them to react to even small amounts of light.
- Certain medications can photosensitize the skin, making it more susceptible to sunburn and damage from UV rays.
- The artist used a special dye to photosensitize the fabric, allowing her to create intricate designs using sunlight.
- Porphyrins can photosensitize tumors, making them more vulnerable to destruction by light therapy.
- Cerium oxide nanoparticles have been shown to photosensitize certain types of bacteria, making them more susceptible to being killed by UV light.