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photosensitivity

Pronunciation: [ˌfoʊtəʊsənˈsɪtɪvɪti]

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Learn how to use photosensitivity in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “health”

(noun) a condition where someone is very sensitive to light. This means that bright lights can hurt their eyes or make them feel uncomfortable.

Example

People with photosensitivity often wear sunglasses to protect their eyes from bright sunlight.

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She does not have photosensitivity, so bright lights do not bother her at all.

Example

What kinds of situations can be uncomfortable for someone with photosensitivity?

Context: “science”

(noun) the quality of a material or organism to respond to light, often used in things like photography or in plants. This means they can react or change when they are exposed to light.

Example

Photosensitivity allows some cameras to take great pictures in different lighting.

Example

The material was not photosensitive, so it did not change color in sunlight.

Example

How does photosensitivity work in certain plants when they are exposed to sunlight?

How to pronounce photosensitivity

Pronunciation: [ˌfoʊtəʊsənˈsɪtɪvɪti]

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