ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Light-sensitive

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Light-sensitive is an adjective meaning Affected by, or sensitive to light.

Meaning

Affected by, or sensitive to light.

More Meanings

  1. (photography) Of a substance or surface, changing chemically or physically when exposed to light.
  2. (biology) Of a cell, tissue or organ, able to detect the presence (or intensity) of light.

Example Sentences

All lights are automatically extinguished at daylight by light-sensitive relay.

Synonyms for light-sensitive

Depending on context, synonyms include photosensitive, sensitive.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include photosensitive, sensitive, cold-sensitive, lightable, susceptible, photoactive.

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