supersensitize

transitive verb

su·​per·​sensitize
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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
: to increase the speed of (an emulsion) by means of a chemical

Word History

Etymology

supersensitive + -ize

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“Supersensitize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supersensitize. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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