(botany) the act of causing a plant to develop without chlorophyll by growing it without exposure to sunlight; "the etiolation of celery"
the act of weakening by stunting the growth or development of something; "the etiolation of the critical tradition"
a pale and sickly appearance; "his etiolation signaled years in prison"
Etiolation () is a process in flowering plants grown in partial or complete absence of light. It is characterized by long, weak stems; smaller, sparser leaves due to longer internodes; and a pale yellow color (chlorosis).