phototoxic
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phototoxic (ˌfəʊtəʊˈtɒksɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| (of cosmetics, skin creams, etc) making the skin hazardously sensitive to sunlight | |
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phototoxic pho·to·tox·ic (fō'tō-tŏk'sĭk)
adj.
Rendering the skin susceptible to damage by light. Used of certain medications.
pho'to·tox·ic'i·ty (-tŏk-sĭs'ĭ-tē) n.
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It is considered nonirritating, nonsensitizing, and non phototoxic to human skin.
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