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ETIOLATED

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 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

(especially of plants) developed without chlorophyll by being deprived of light

Example:

etiolated celery

Synonyms:

blanched; etiolate; etiolated

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

colorless; colourless (weak in color; not colorful)

Domain category:

flora; plant; plant life ((botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion)

 II. (verb) 

Sense 1

Past simple / past participle of the verb etiolate

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