sensitiser
Makes things reactive
A sensitiser is a substance or agent that causes sensitisation—making something more responsive or reactive.
In chemistry and photography, sensitisers increase a material's sensitivity to light or other stimuli.
In medicine, a sensitiser triggers an allergic response upon repeated exposure: Certain chemicals act as skin sensitisers.
British spelling; Americans write sensitizer.
Agent that initiates
- triggerWhat initiates action
- stimulusWhat prompts a reaction
- inducerSomething that triggers
- promoterOne who organizes events
accelerator · agent · precursor · enabler · initiator · curing · hardener · epoxy
Blended immiscible liquids
- filmMovie or coating
- exposureState of being unprotected
- developerOne who builds things
- darkroomFilm processing chamber
coating · gelatin · spectral · panchromatic · infrared · dye · bromide · plate
Communication or physical touch
- skinBody's outer layer
- patch testLocalized allergy screening
- dermatitisInflammation of the skin
- eczemaInflammatory skin disorder
rash · redness · irritant · topical · cosmetics · fragrance · preservative · nickel
Allergy-response compound
- anaphylaxisSevere systemic allergic reaction
- pollenFloral reproductive grains
- danderMicroscopic shed skin
- moldForm-giving container
mites · peanuts · shellfish · latex · gluten · soy · wheat · eggs
Harmful biological substances
- radiationEnergy propagation through space
- chemicalsManufactured or isolated substances
- pesticidesChemicals destroying harmful organisms
- asbestosFibrous fireproofing mineral
lead · mercury · solvents · formaldehyde · toluene · occupational · industrial · workplace
activator
Agent that initiates
promoter · accelerator · agent · precursor · enabler · initiator · curing · hardener · epoxy · polymerisation
emulsion
Blended immiscible liquids
darkroom · coating · gelatin · spectral · panchromatic · infrared · dye · bromide · plate
contact
Communication or physical touch
- skinBody's outer layer
- patch testLocalized allergy screening
- dermatitisInflammation of the skin
eczema · rash · redness · irritant · topical · cosmetics · fragrance · preservative · nickel · chromium
histamine
Allergy-response compound
- anaphylaxisSevere systemic allergic reaction
- pollenFloral reproductive grains
- danderMicroscopic shed skin
mold · mites · peanuts · shellfish · latex · gluten · soy · wheat · eggs · milk
toxins
Harmful biological substances
- radiationEnergy propagation through space
- chemicalsManufactured or isolated substances
- pesticidesChemicals destroying harmful organisms
asbestos · lead · mercury · solvents · formaldehyde · toluene · occupational · industrial · workplace · hazmat
- skin irritantsrash, itch, formaldehyde, fragrance, chafing
sensitiserdesensitiser
Substance reducing sensitivity
desensitizer · inhibitor · blocker · suppressant · attenuator
sensitiseranaesthetic
Sensation-blocking substance
analgesic · numbing agent · sedative · tranquiliser · local anaesthetic
sensitised, desensitised, sensitise, desensitising, sensitising, sensitises, desensitisation, sensitisation