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phototoxic
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pho·to·tox·ic  (ft-tksk)
adj.
Rendering the skin susceptible to damage by light. Used of certain medications and cosmetics.

photo·tox·ici·ty (-tk-ss-t) n.

phototoxic [ˌfəʊtəʊˈtɒksɪk]
adj
(Chemistry) (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Hairdressing & Grooming) (of cosmetics, skin creams, etc.) making the skin hazardously sensitive to sunlight


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