Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
etiolate
verb
/ˈē-tē-ə-ˌlāt/
Definition
To cause a plant to develop in a pale, weak condition due to insufficient light.
Examples
- The gardener noticed that the seedlings began to etiolate when they were kept indoors away from sunlight.
- If plants are not given enough light, they will etiolate and fail to thrive.
Meaning
The process by which a plant becomes pale and weak due to lack of sunlight, or to make something weak or sickly.
Synonyms
- pallid
- bleach
- whiten
