Chlorotically

/kləˈrɑːtɪkli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to or characteristic of chlorosis; in a way that shows yellowing of plant leaves or a sickly appearance.

Etymology

From chlorotic (relating to chlorosis) plus -ally (adverb suffix), meaning in a chlorotic manner or way.

Kelly Says

This adverb is rarely used, but it shows how specialized scientific vocabulary can extend into multiple word forms—it's the kind of word you'd only encounter in detailed botanical research papers!

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