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photosensitivity noun[ U ] uk /ˌfəʊ.təʊ.sen.sɪˈtɪv.ə.ti/ us /ˌfoʊ.t̬oʊ.sen.səˈtɪv.ə.t̬i/ a reaction to light, especially an increased or unusual one: People on the drug may develop photosensitivity in sunny weather and should avoid exposure to direct sunlight. The bean exhibits high photosensitivity. This medication may cause photosensitivity in some people. Photosensitivity can affect the eyes, and also cause a skin rash. Natural approaches are often found to be effective in reducing photosensitivity. Even a few short exposures to a dim light caused germination, suggesting a very low threshold of photosensitivity. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Physics: the state of matter absorbency acidic allotropic allotropy compressible crystalline e-liquid fluidity impervious melted polyunsaturated rarefy reflective rustily rusty scaly self-healing sloppily sloppiness sloppy |