sensitization; hypersensitization
Technical term used in photography, chemistry, and related fields for increasing sensitivity, especially of photographic emulsions or detectors. Often contrasted with 減感 (desensitization).
See also: 減感
In photography, sensitization processing can increase the film's sensitivity.
この薬品は増感剤として使われる。
This chemical is used as a sensitizer.
photosensitization
dye sensitization; dye sensitizing
Compound of 増 (increase) and 感 (feeling, sensitivity), referring to the process of making something more sensitive.