ultrasensitive
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- adjective
- /ˌʌltrəˈsɛnsɪtɪv/
- Formal
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ultrasensible
- During the experiment, the ultrasensitive sensors were shielded to prevent inaccurate readings.
Examples
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Children with ultrasensitive skin may need special lotions to protect against irritation.
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The ultrasensitive equipment requires careful handling.
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The laboratory keeps all ultrasensitive materials in a locked, climate-controlled vault.
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Access to ultrasensitive information is limited to a few trusted employees.
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The government classified the report as ultrasensitive due to national security concerns.
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The laboratory uses ultrasensitive instruments for testing.
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This ultrasensitive equipment must be handled with care to avoid any damage or malfunction.
Synonyms
Kept very secret so almost no one knows about it
Antonyms
How Sensitive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Ultrasensitive joins ultra- 'beyond' and sensitive 'needing careful handling', so it names things that must be given extra protection. That's why we call materials or information 'ultrasensitive' when they must be kept safe and shown to only a few people.