1
[ verb ] bleach and alter the natural development of (a green plant) by excluding sunlight

Related terms

change plant

2
[ verb ] make weak by stunting the growth or development of

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weaken etiolation

3
[ adjective ] (especially of plants) developed without chlorophyll by being deprived of light

Synonyms

blanched etiolated

Examples

"etiolated celery"

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plant colorless

4
[ verb ] make pale or sickly

Examples

"alcohol etiolates your skin"

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change etiolation

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