noun
Meaning 1
A photosensitivity test.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
phototest
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/ˈfoʊtoʊtɛst/
verb
Meaning 2
To test (something; usually someone's skin) with a photosensitivity test.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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History
Etymology
From photo- + test, not only reflecting clipping of photosensitivity test but also reflecting the fact that the test often is literally a "light test", such as with timed exposure to a measured amount of UV-A or UV-B.