chlorotic
/kləˈrɑtɪk/
adjective
- Describing a plant that has chlorosis, with pale or yellow leaves due to lack of chlorophyll.
- She removed the chlorotic branches to help the tree focus its energy on healthy growth.
- The chlorotic leaves on the tomato plants indicated a nutrient problem.
- A chlorotic lawn often needs more iron or nitrogen in the soil.
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