sensitizer
/ˈsɛnsətaɪzər/
noun
- A substance that makes something more reactive to light, heat, or other stimuli.
- The lab used a sensitizer to make the material react to infrared radiation.
- In photography, a sensitizer is added to the emulsion to increase its sensitivity to light.
- Some sunscreens contain a chemical sensitizer that helps them absorb UV rays.
- A substance that causes an allergic reaction after initial exposure.
- Nickel is a common sensitizer that can trigger contact dermatitis.
- Poison ivy contains a powerful sensitizer that causes a rash in most people.
- Workers handling epoxy resins must be careful, as these are strong sensitizers.
- A person or thing that makes others more aware of a particular issue.
- She is a well-known sensitizer for mental health awareness in schools.
- The documentary acted as a sensitizer, opening people's eyes to ocean pollution.
- The workshop served as a sensitizer for the staff about unconscious bias.
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