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sensitising
UK
/ˈsɛnsɪtaɪzɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɛnsɪtaɪzɪŋ/
sensitisings
pl
UK
/ˈsɛnsɪtaɪzɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɛnsəˌtaɪzɪŋ/
Gerund noun meaning ‘the act or process of making something sensitive’; used mainly as an uncountable/process noun.
Definitions
The sensitising of the photographic plate must occur in total darkness.
UK
/ˈsɛnsɪtaɪzɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɛnsɪˌtaɪzɪŋ/
Present-participle form used attributively; treated as a separate adjective class.
Translations
The sensitising effect of the chemical was observed in the laboratory.
Сенсибилизирующий эффект химического вещества был замечен в лаборатории.
Definitions
The sensitising workshop helped the employees understand the importance of diversity in the workplace.
The sensitising agent in the cream made her skin more reactive to sunlight.
sensitising
Gerund
sensitised
Past Simple
sensitised
Past Participle
sensitising
Gerund
UK
/ˈsɛnsɪtaɪz/
US
/ˈsɛnsɪtaɪz/
Translations
The doctor wanted to sensitise the patient to the potential side effects of the medication.
Доктор хотел сенсибилизировать пациента к потенциальным побочным эффектам лекарства.
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.
Definitions
The campaign aims to sensitise the public to the dangers of smoking.
The photographer used a special chemical to sensitise the film before taking the picture.
Repeated exposure to latex proteins can sensitise some healthcare workers, leading to allergic reactions.