phototoxic

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English

Etymology

From photo- +‎ toxic.

Adjective

phototoxic (comparative more phototoxic, superlative most phototoxic)

  1. (medicine, of a medicine or cosmetic) Causing damage to the skin when exposed to light.
    Synonym: phototoxical

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