Etiolating

/ˈɛtiːoʊˌleɪtɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of etiolate; the ongoing process of becoming pale or weak, especially when plants lack sunlight.

Etymology

Present participle form of etiolate. The -ing form describes the continuous action of losing color and strength.

Kelly Says

Etiolating plants in a dark room is like watching a slow-motion tragedy—you can literally see the chlorophyll fade away as the plant realizes it needs to change its strategy to survive.

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