(of a surface) having a photoelectric property, such as the ability to generate a current, change its electrical resistance, etc, when exposed to light
Examples of 'light-sensitive' in a sentence
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As these cells are lost, the light-sensitive cells slowly die, leading to blindness.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It stops light-sensitive cells from regenerating as they die off.
The Sun (2015)
It can be very damaging for zonal geraniums and other light-sensitive seedlings.
The Sun (2011)
In the "dry" form, light-sensitive cells in the macula, the centre of the retina, gradually break down.
canada.com (2004)
These are the light-sensitive parts at the back of the eye which transmit nerve signals to the brain.
The Sun (2009)
Conservation of delicate, light-sensitive objects may be compromised by flash photography that can generate hotspots and cause fading.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
This might mean that your retina - the light-sensitive film on the back of your eye - has becomedetached.
The Sun (2008)
The 'disappearing ink' is not ink at all, but a temporary discolouration of light-sensitive molecules known as photochromes.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Upon receipt of a page a laser exposes the printing image directly on to a light-sensitive coated aluminium plate.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
And the white-haired, bearded pair — who both wear light-sensitive specs — discovered a string of bizarre similarities.