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sensitise

/ˈsɛnsɪtaɪz/

Translations

sensitiseverb

sensitised

Past Simple

sensitised

Past Participle

sensitising

Gerund

/ˈsɛnsɪtaɪz/

The doctor wanted to sensitise the patient to the potential side effects of the medication.

Доктор хотел сенсибилизировать пациента к потенциальным побочным эффектам лекарства.

повышать чувствительность

The campaign aims to sensitise the public to the issues of climate change.

Кампания направлена на то, чтобы повышать чувствительность общественности к проблемам изменения климата.

Synonyms

make aware

Antonyms

sensitiseverb

To make someone or something more aware of or responsive to certain stimuli or issues.

The campaign aims to sensitise the public to the dangers of smoking.

To make a material or surface more sensitive to light or other forms of energy.

The photographer used a special chemical to sensitise the film before taking the picture.

To cause an organism to develop an immune response or hypersensitivity to a particular substance.

Repeated exposure to latex proteins can sensitise some healthcare workers, leading to allergic reactions.