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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, 6 Oct. 2015
Liz Stinson, WIRED, 6 Oct. 2015
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1855, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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“Photophobic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photophobic. Accessed 7 Dec. 2022.
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photophobic
adjective
pho·to·pho·bic
-ˈfō-bik 
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