 etiolation |
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| 1. | [ noun ] the act of weakening by stunting the growth or development of something | |
| Examples: | "the etiolation of the critical tradition" |
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| Related terms: | weakening etiolate | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a pale and sickly appearance | |
| Examples: | "his etiolation signaled years in prison" |
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| Related terms: | appearance etiolate | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (botany) the act of causing a plant to develop without chlorophyll by growing it without exposure to sunlight | |
| Examples: | "the etiolation of celery" |
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| Related terms: | bleach botany | |
| Similar spelling: |
etiolate etiolated |
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