phototoxicity en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *bʰeh₂- Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *bʰéh₂os Proto-Hellenic *pʰáwos Ancient Greek φᾰ́ος (phắos) Ancient Greek φῶς (phôs) Ancient Greek φωτο- (phōto-)der. English photo- Ancient Greek τοξῐκός (toxĭkós) Ancient Greek τοξικόν (toxikón)der. Latin toxicum Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Italic *-kos Latin -cus Latin toxicusbor. French toxiquebor. English toxic Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ts Latin -itāsder. Old French -itebor. Middle English -ite English -ity English toxicity English phototoxicity From photo- + toxicity.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Any adverse effect due to exposure to light, especially such effects on the skin
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| phototoxicities | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Hyponyms
Relateds
photosensitive · phototoxic · phototoxin · phototest · photosensitivity
Translations (3)
es fototoxicidad (adverse effect) · bg фототоксичност (adverse effect) · pt fototoxicidade (adverse effect)