- supersensitize
- su·per·sensitize
English syllables. 2014.
supersensitize
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supersensitize — supersensitization, n. supersensitizer, n. /sooh peuhr sen si tuyz /, v.t., supersensitized, supersensitizing. to render or make supersensitive. Also, esp. Brit., supersensitise. [SUPER + SENSIT(IVE) + IZE] * * * … Universalium
supersensitize — su per•sen′si•tize v. t. ized, iz•ing … From formal English to slang
supersensitize — “+ transitive verb Etymology: supersensitive + ize 1. : hypersensitize 2. a. : to increase the sensitizing effect of (a dye) by using with another dye or compound so that their combined effect is greater than the sum of their separate effects b … Useful english dictionary
supersensitise — /supəˈsɛnsətaɪz/ (say soohpuh sensuhtuyz) verb (t) (supersensitised, supersensitising) to make supersensitive. Also, supersensitize. –supersensitisation /ˌsupəsɛnsətaɪˈzeɪʃən/ (say .soohpuhsensuhtuy zayshuhn), noun –supersensitiser, noun …
supersensitizer — “+ noun Etymology: supersensitize + er : a dye or other compound used in photography to increase the sensitizing effect of a dye … Useful english dictionary
