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/ˌiːtiəˈleɪʃən/ · noun
(botany) Growth process of plants grown in the absence of light, characterized by long, weak stems, fewer leaves and chlorosis..
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Etiolation means (botany) Growth process of plants grown in the absence of light, characterized by long, weak stems, fewer leaves and chlorosis..
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