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sensitizing

/ˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪ.zɪŋ/

sensitizinggerund / present participle

/ˈsɛnsɪtaɪzɪŋ/

/ˈsɛnsɪˌtaɪzɪŋ/

Present-participle adjective derived from the verb "sensitize".

Translations

сенсибилизирующий

The sensitizing effect of the chemical was studied in the lab.

Сенсибилизирующий эффект химического вещества изучался в лаборатории.

Definitions

Causing someone or something to become more aware of or responsive to certain stimuli or conditions.

The sensitizing training helped the employees become more aware of cultural differences.

Inducing an increased reaction to an allergen or other substance.

The sensitizing effect of the chemical made the skin more prone to allergic reactions.

Synonyms

sensitizingnoun

/ˈsɛnsɪtaɪzɪŋ/

Gerund noun meaning the act or process of making someone or something sensitive.

Definitions

The act or process of making a person, organism, or material more responsive or susceptible to a stimulus, allergen, or influence.

Repeated sensitizing of the immune system can lead to severe allergic reactions.

Synonyms

sensitizeverb

sensitizing

Gerund

sensitized

Past Simple

sensitized

Past Participle

sensitizing

Gerund

/ˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪz/

Translations

сенсибилизировать

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

Доктор хотел сенсибилизировать пациента к потенциальным побочным эффектам лекарства.

пробуждать сознание

The workshop was designed to sensitize participants to cultural differences.

Мастерская была разработана для пробуждения сознания участников к культурным различиям.

повышать чувствительность

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

Кампания направлена на повышение чувствительности общественности к проблемам изменения климата.

Additional translations

настраивать восприятие

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

make aware

sensitizegerund / present participle

sensitizing

Used attributively to describe something that causes or promotes sensitization.

Definitions

Causing or capable of causing sensitization.

Formaldehyde is a highly sensitizing chemical often found in industrial workplaces.

Synonyms

triggering sensitivity

inducing sensitivity

sensitizepast participle

Definitions

Having been made sensitive to a particular substance, stimulus, or issue.

Sensitized skin may react even to mild soaps.