sensitized

UK
/ˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪzd/
US
/ˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪzd/

Translations

sensitizedadjective
more sensitized
Comp.
most sensitized
Super.
UK
/ˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪzd/
US
/ˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪzd/
sensibiliséAu sens général et médical : rendu plus sensible à un stimulus ou à une substance.
After the incident, she became sensitized to loud noises and would flinch at even the slightest sound.
Après l'incident, elle est devenue sensibilisée aux bruits forts et sursautait au moindre son.
sensitizeverb

sensitized

Past Simple

sensitized
Past Simple
sensitized
Past Participle
sensitizing
Gerund
UK
/ˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪz/
US
/ˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪz/
sensibiliserSensibiliser quelqu’un à une question, un danger ou un stimulus ; aussi en contexte médical et scientifique.
The campaign aims to sensitize the public to the importance of recycling.
La campagne vise à sensibiliser le public à l’importance du recyclage.
Additional translations
se sensibiliserEmploi réfléchi, surtout en contexte scientifique ou biologique.
sensitizepast participle

sensitized

Used attributively to describe someone or something that has been made sensitive.
sensibiliséParticipe passé employé comme adjectif ; accord selon le contexte.
Sensitized skin may react even to mild soaps.
Une peau sensibilisée peut réagir même à des savons doux.

Definitions

sensitizedadjective
Having an increased reaction or response to a stimulus, often due to previous exposure.
After the incident, she became sensitized to loud noises and would flinch at even the slightest sound.
Made sensitive to a particular substance, often referring to an allergic reaction.
The patient was sensitized to the medication, resulting in a severe allergic response.
sensitizeverb
To make someone or something more aware of or responsive to certain stimuli or issues.
The campaign aims to sensitize the public to the importance of recycling.
To make a material or organism sensitive to a particular substance or condition.
The doctor had to sensitize the patient to the new medication gradually.
To induce an immune response that makes an organism hypersensitive to a specific antigen.
Repeated exposure to pollen can sensitize the immune system, triggering severe allergic reactions.
To become sensitive or sensitized to a substance, stimulus, or issue.
After prolonged exposure, many laboratory animals sensitize to the chemical and show adverse reactions.
sensitizepast participle
Having been made sensitive to a particular substance, stimulus, or issue.
Sensitized skin may react even to mild soaps.