SENSITIZER

sensitizer, sensitiser

(noun) (chemistry) a substance other than a catalyst that facilitates the start of a catalytic reaction

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

sensitizer (plural sensitizers)

Any agent that sensitizes something.

Chemical sensitizer, a chemical that causes allergic reaction in normal tissue after exposure.

Explosive sensitizer, a chemical that promotes the rate of propagation of an explosive material.

Source: Wiktionary


Sen"si*ti`zer, n. (Photog.)

Definition: An agent that sensitizes. The sensitizer should be poured on the middle of the sheet. Wilis & Clements (The Platinotype).

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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