supersensitize

supersensitize
\\“+\ transitive verb
Etymology: supersensitive + -ize
2.
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

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/sooh'peuhr sen"si tuyz'/, v.t., supersensitized, supersensitizing.
to render or make supersensitive.
Also, esp. Brit., supersensitise.
[SUPER- + SENSIT(IVE) + -IZE]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • supersensitize — supersensitization, n. supersensitizer, n. /sooh peuhr sen si tuyz /, v.t., supersensitized, supersensitizing. to render or make supersensitive. Also, esp. Brit., supersensitise. [SUPER + SENSIT(IVE) + IZE] * * * …   Universalium

  • supersensitize — su·per·sensitize …   English syllables

  • supersensitize — su per•sen′si•tize v. t. ized, iz•ing …   From formal English to slang

  • supersensitise — /supəˈsɛnsətaɪz/ (say soohpuh sensuhtuyz) verb (t) (supersensitised, supersensitising) to make supersensitive. Also, supersensitize. –supersensitisation /ˌsupəsɛnsətaɪˈzeɪʃən/ (say .soohpuhsensuhtuy zayshuhn), noun –supersensitiser, noun …  

  • supersensitizer — “+ noun Etymology: supersensitize + er : a dye or other compound used in photography to increase the sensitizing effect of a dye …   Useful english dictionary

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