sensitizer

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Noun sensitizer has 1 sense

sensitizer, sensitiser - (chemistry) a substance other than a catalyst that facilitates the start of a catalytic reaction
--₁ is a kind of activator

Derived form: verb sensitize₃

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Sensitizer

Description:

A sensitizer refers to a substance that increases the sensitivity of an individual or object towards a particular stimulus, such as an allergen or a particular type of radiation. It can also refer to a material used in photography to prepare a surface for receiving an image.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Senses and Usages:

1. Sensitizer (Noun)

In the context of allergies or reactions:

Sample Sentence: Some individuals may be sensitive to certain foods, making them a sensitizer for allergies.

2. Sensitizer (Noun)

In the context of photography:

Sample Sentence: To enhance the quality of the photograph, the photographer applied a sensitizer to the surface of the film.