Etiolated

usgb/ˈiːtiəleɪtɪd/
adjective

Made weak or pale, as a plant due to lack of light.

Without sunlight, the plants became etiolated and eventually died.
Visual representation of "etiolated" - Made weak or pale, as a plant due to lack of light.

Often appears as...

  • etiolated plant
  • etiolated seedling

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Lack of Light

Use 'etiolated' to describe things weakened because they haven't received enough light, like plants.

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The cellar's etiolated seedlings barely resembled their vibrant outdoor counterparts.
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Physical Effect

Etiolated often refers to a visible, physical change, such as loss of color, not just general weakness.

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The once-green leaves were now etiolated and drooping.
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Scientific Usage

The term is commonly used in scientific contexts, particularly in botany and agriculture.

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Research shows etiolated plants are deprived of essential photosynthesis.
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