sensitiser

sensitiser
noun
(chemistry) a substance other than a catalyst that facilitates the start of a catalytic reaction
Syn: ↑sensitizer
Derivationally related forms: ↑sensitise, ↑sensitize (for: ↑sensitizer)
Topics: ↑chemistry, ↑chemical science
Hypernyms: ↑activator

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senˈsitizer or senˈsitiser noun
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Main Entry:sensitize

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