photophobic

adjective
pho·​to·​pho·​bic | \ ˌfō-tə-ˈfō-bik How to pronounce photophobic (audio) \

Definition of photophobic

1a : shunning or avoiding light
b : growing best under reduced illumination
2 : of or relating to photophobia

Examples of photophobic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the case of slime mold, which is photophobic, the presence of light will slow down the electrical activity, creating a more sluggish beat. Liz Stinson, WIRED, "Listen to Slime Mold Sing a Song," 6 Oct. 2015

First Known Use of photophobic

1855, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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photophobic

adjective
pho·​to·​pho·​bic | \ -ˈfō-bik How to pronounce photophobic (audio) \

Medical Definition of photophobic

1 : shunning or avoiding light
2 : of or relating to photophobia