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Topic: Science

sensitisation

IPA: /ˌsɛn.sɪ.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /sɛnsɪtəˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of becoming sensitive to a substance, often leading to an allergic reaction.

Example: After repeated exposure to the chemical, she experienced sensitisation and developed a rash.

sensitization

IPA: /ˌsɛn.sɪ.təˈzeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /sɛnsɪtəˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making someone or something more sensitive to a substance or stimulus.

Example: The sensitization of the skin can lead to allergic reactions.

sensitized

IPA: /ˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪzd/

KK: /ˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Made more aware or responsive to something, especially a particular stimulus or influence.

Example: The sensitized skin reacted strongly to the sun after the treatment.

verb

Definition: To make someone or something more aware of or responsive to certain stimuli or feelings.

Example: The training program sensitized the staff to the needs of the clients.

sensitizer

IPA: /ˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪ.zər/

KK: /ˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪ.zər/

noun

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.

sensitizing

IPA: /ˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪ.zɪŋ/

KK: /sɛnsɪtaɪzɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing someone or something to become sensitive or more aware of something.

Example: The sensitizing agent helped the skin react to the treatment more effectively.

verb

Definition: To make someone or something more aware of or responsive to certain stimuli or feelings.

Example: The training program is aimed at sensitizing employees to the needs of their customers.

sensitometer

IPA: /ˈsɛn.sɪ.təˌmɛt.ər/

KK: /ˈsɛn.sɪ.təˌmɛt.ər/

noun

Definition: A tool that measures how sensitive photographic film or the human eye is to light.

Example: The photographer used a sensitometer to determine the best film for his project.

sensitometry

IPA: /ˌsɛn.sɪˈtɒm.ə.tri/

KK: /sɛnˈsɪtəˌmɛtri/

noun

Definition: The process of measuring how sensitive photographic materials are to light.

Example: Sensitometry is essential for determining the quality of photographic films.

sensor

IPA: /ˈsɛn.sər/

KK: /ˈsɛn.sɚ/

noun

Definition: A device that detects or measures a physical condition, such as light, heat, or sound, and sends a signal based on that measurement.

Example: The smoke sensor alerted us to the fire in the building.

sensorial

IPA: /sɛnˈsɔr.i.əl/

KK: /sɛnˈsɔr i əl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the senses or the way we perceive things through sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell.

Example: The sensorial experience of the concert was unforgettable, with vibrant colors and powerful sounds.

sensorimotor

IPA: /ˌsɛn.səˈraɪ.məʊ.tər/

KK: /sɛnˈsɔrɪˌmoʊtər/

adjective

Definition: Relating to both the senses and the movement of the body.

Example: The therapist used sensorimotor techniques to help the patient regain movement.

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