Synonyms of etiolation

Noun


1. etiolation, appearance, visual aspect

usage: a pale and sickly appearance; "his etiolation signaled years in prison"

2. etiolation, weakening

usage: the act of weakening by stunting the growth or development of something; "the etiolation of the critical tradition"

3. etiolation, bleach

usage: (botany) the act of causing a plant to develop without chlorophyll by growing it without exposure to sunlight; "the etiolation of celery"

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