sensitised
/ˈsɛnsɪtaɪzd/
verb
- Past tense of sensitise: made someone or something more responsive to a stimulus.
- The chemical sensitised the metal to corrosion over time.
- The teacher sensitised the students to cultural differences through stories.
- Her experience sensitised her to the pain of others.
adjective
- Made more aware or responsive to something, especially a physical or emotional stimulus.
- The documentary left viewers sensitised to the struggles of endangered animals.
- Her skin was sensitised by the harsh soap and reacted to even mild lotions.
- After the training, the staff became more sensitised to the needs of disabled customers.
- Made chemically or physically reactive to light, heat, or other agents.
- The lab ordered a batch of sensitised paper for the experiment.
- Sensitised materials must be stored in a cool, dark place.
- The photographer used a specially sensitised film for the night shots.
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