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light-sensitive

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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
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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"


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Millions of light-sensitive photoreceptor cells can be found in the eye's retina, a thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye.
See, blind mice by Crane, Cody / Science World
For years, researchers have aimed to transplant stem cells to replace light-sensitive rod cells that had degenerated.
See how they see: immature cells boost vision in night-blind mice by Harder, B. / Science News
Lutter's process generates unique gelatin-silver prints: Light-sensitive paper is fixed to the wall, exposed, processed, and framed.
Vera Lutter: Gagosian Gallery by Withers, Rachel / Artforum International
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