Definition

A substance that makes a person or thing more sensitive to something, often used in medical or chemical contexts.

Example

The doctor prescribed a sensitizer to help the patient react better to the treatment.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new sensitizer they're using in the lab?

No, I haven't! What does it do?

It helps to make the reactions more efficient, apparently.

That sounds interesting! I wonder how they discovered it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sensitizer → It is formed from "sensus" (meaning feeling or perception) and "-izer" (a suffix used to indicate a person or thing that performs a specified action). The word "sensitizer" refers to something that causes an increase in sensitivity or awareness.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sensus' meaning feeling, and remember that a 'sensitizer' is something that makes you feel or perceive more acutely.

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