light-sensitive

English

Etymology

From light (noun) + sensitive

Adjective

light-sensitive (comparative more light-sensitive, superlative most light-sensitive)

  1. affected by, or sensitive to light.
  2. (of substances and surfaces) changing chemically or physically when exposed to light.
  3. (biology) (of cells, tissue or organs) able to detect the presence (or intensity) of light.

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