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sensitise

/ˈsen.sɪ.taɪz/

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verb

/ˈsen.sɪ.taɪz/C1formalbritishscientific
  • ruГлагол, означающий сделать кого-то или что-то чувствительным или восприимчивым к стимулу, идее или ситуации.

A verb meaning to make someone or something sensitive or responsive to a stimulus, idea, or situation.

  1. Cause to sense; make sensitiveB2formal

    To cause someone or something to become responsive or aware of a particular stimulus or condition.

    ruПовысить чувствительность

    • The training program aims to sensitise employees to cultural differences.
    • Exposure to the topic helped sensitise the public to environmental issues.
    • The therapist worked to sensitise the patient to subtle emotional cues.

    Synonymsalertawakenheightenquickensharpenstimulate

    Antonymsdeadennumb

  2. Make sensitive to a drug or allergenC1formalmedical

    To cause an organism to become reactive or allergic to a specific substance, such as a medication or allergen.

    ruСенсибилизировать

    • Repeated exposure can sensitise the skin to the chemical.
    • The patient became sensitised to penicillin after several treatments.
    • Pollen can sensitise individuals, leading to seasonal allergies.

    Synonymssensitize

  3. Make a material sensitive to lightC1formaltechnical

    To treat a material, such as photographic film, with a chemical emulsion so that it reacts to light, often of a specific color.

    ruСделать материал чувствительным к свету

    • The technician sensitised the photographic plate with a silver halide coating.
    • To capture the image, the paper must be sensitised to blue light.
    • The process sensitises the film to a narrow spectrum of wavelengths.

    Synonymsphotosensitisephotosensitize

    Antonymsdesensitize

  4. Make sensitive or awareB2formal

    To increase awareness or responsiveness, especially regarding social, emotional, or ethical issues.

    ruПовышать чувствительность или осведомленность

    • The workshop was designed to sensitise participants to the needs of disabled people.
    • Educational campaigns aim to sensitise the public to mental health issues.
    • The documentary helped sensitise viewers to the struggles of refugees.

    Synonymsalertawakeneducateenlighteninformsensitize

    Antonymsblunthardennumb

Forms
  • sensitised past participle
  • sensitised past simple
  • sensitising present participle
  • sensitises third person singular