etiolation
/ˌitiəˈleɪʃən/
noun
- The process of becoming pale and weak from lack of sunlight, or the resulting condition.
- The etiolation of the indoor herbs made them too fragile to transplant.
- Gardeners prevent etiolation by ensuring plants get enough direct sunlight.
- The etiolation of the seedlings was caused by keeping them in a dark closet.
- A state of being feeble, dull, or lacking in vitality.
- The novel's etiolation was evident in its flat characters and predictable ending.
- The etiolation of the local arts scene worried community leaders.
- Years of routine work led to a mental etiolation that he struggled to reverse.
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