Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
3,582,651,321 visitors served.
forum Join the Word of the Day Mailing List For webmasters
?
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

light-sensitive

   Also found in: Encyclopedia 0.01 sec.
light-sensitive
adj
(Physics / General Physics) Physics (of a surface) having a photoelectric property, such as the ability to generate a current, change its electrical resistance, etc., when exposed to light
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.light-sensitive - sensitive to visible light; "photographic film is light-sensitive"
photosensitive
sensitive - responsive to physical stimuli; "a mimosa's leaves are sensitive to touch"; "a sensitive voltmeter"; "sensitive skin"; "sensitive to light"
How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link 		Feedback
Add definition
Mentioned in?  References in periodicals archive?   Dictionary browser?   Full browser?
 
Then, about seven years ago, another light sensor was discovered in the retina, revealing a third type of light-sensitive cells in mammals, so we set out to look at whether this was true in other vertebrates as well," he added.
Scientists find cell in fish that can sense light and contribute to ... by Asian News International
Polarized sunglasses are now also being used indoors by light-sensitive people such as post-cataract surgery patients or by those exposed to bright light through windows.
Reduce Glare and Protect Eye Health with Polarized Sunglasses by Emory Crider / Sports and fitness community
Sticking plasters embedded with diodes could be used to treat skin cancer in combination with light-sensitive drugs.
Sticking plaster to treat cancer by CME: Your SA Journal of CPD
 
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Terms of Use | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2012 Farlex, Inc.
Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.