light-sensitive

adjective

Meaning

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

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Related words

photosensitive(English)sensitive(English)cold-sensitive(English)lightable(English)susceptible(English)photoactive(English)sensitizable(English)affectable(English)

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