light-sensitive
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B2
/ˈlaɪt ˌsɛnsɪtɪv/
sensitive to light
Etymology
Etymology Information
'light-sensitive' originates from the combination of 'light' and 'sensitive', where 'light' refers to visible electromagnetic radiation and 'sensitive' means easily affected by external stimuli.
Historical Evolution
'Light-sensitive' evolved from the combination of the words 'light' and 'sensitive' in English, maintaining its meaning over time.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sensitive to light exposure', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
sensitive to light; reacting to light exposure.
The film is light-sensitive and must be developed in a darkroom.
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