Synonyms of etiolate

Verb


1. etiolate, weaken

usage: make weak by stunting the growth or development of

2. etiolate, change, alter, modify

usage: bleach and alter the natural development of (a green plant) by excluding sunlight

3. etiolate, change, alter, modify

usage: make pale or sickly; "alcohol etiolates your skin"

Adjective


1. etiolate, etiolated, blanched, colorless (vs. colorful), colourless

usage: (especially of plants) developed without chlorophyll by being deprived of light; "etiolated celery"

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Definition and meaning of etiolate (Dictionary)