electrosensitive

English

Etymology

From electro- +‎ sensitive.

Adjective

electrosensitive (comparative more electrosensitive, superlative most electrosensitive)

1. Sensitive to electricity.

   Electrosensitive fish, such as sharks and catfish, are able to localize small prey by detection of the weak bioelectric field that these prey emanate.

Related terms

• electrosensitivity

See also

• electrosensible