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Definition of Sensitiser
1. Noun. (chemistry) a substance other than a catalyst that facilitates the start of a catalytic reaction.
Exact synonyms: Sensitizer
Category relationships: Chemical Science, Chemistry
Generic synonyms: Activator
Derivative terms: Sensitise, Sensitise, Sensitize
Category relationships: Chemical Science, Chemistry
Generic synonyms: Activator
Derivative terms: Sensitise, Sensitise, Sensitize
Medical Definition of Sensitiser
1. Synonym: antibody. 2. A substance that causes dermatitis only after alteration (sensitization) of the skin by previous exposure to that substance. (05 Mar 2000)