photosensitized
/ˌfəʊtəʊˈsɛnsɪtʌɪzd/(also photosensitised)
adjective
1Rendered sensitive to the action of light.
2 Chemistry and Biochemistry. Of a reaction or process: initiated by the absorption of light energy.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in The Botanical Gazette. From photo- + sensitized Compare photosensitizer and slightly later photosensitize.