photosensitiveness
[/ˌfoʊtoʊˈsɛnsɪtɪvnəs/]
noun
fotossensibilidade
1. The quality or state of being sensitive to light; the capacity of a substance or organism to respond to light
The photosensitiveness of the camera sensor determines its ability to capture images in low light conditions.
A fotossensibilidade do sensor da câmera determina sua capacidade de capturar imagens em condições de baixa luminosidade.
2. In biology, the ability of living organisms or cells to react to light stimuli
The photosensitiveness of the retina allows us to perceive visual information.
A fotossensibilidade da retina nos permite perceber informações visuais.
3. In chemistry and physics, the property of substances to undergo change when exposed to light
The photosensitiveness of silver halide crystals is essential for traditional photography.
A fotossensibilidade dos cristais de haleto de prata é essencial para a fotografia tradicional.
This is a technical term primarily used in scientific, photographic, and medical contexts. In Brazil, 'fotossensibilidade' is the standard term in optics, dermatology, and photography. The English suffix '-ness' creates an abstract noun form that is less commonly used than 'photosensitivity' in modern English, making 'photosensitiveness' somewhat archaic or overly formal in contemporary usage.
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