photophobic en · ADJ
Etymology
From photo- + -phobic.
Meanings
- That thrives at a relatively low light level.
-
of, relating to, or exhibiting photophobia.
The maggots are photophobic: light drives them into the deepest corners of the wound, which is where they need to be.
2009, Margaret Atwood, The Year of the Flood, Virago Press (2020), page 432:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most photophobic | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more photophobic | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |