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photosensitive
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photosensitive

A material that changes when exposed to light. See photoelectric.


photosensitive
sensitive to electromagnetic radiation, esp 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.
For years, researchers have aimed to transplant stem cells to replace light-sensitive rod cells that had degenerated.
Lutter's process generates unique gelatin-silver prints: Light-sensitive paper is fixed to the wall, exposed, processed, and framed.
 
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