etiolation

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One very good reason is the so-called "democratic deficit", the attenuation or etiolation of what it means to be, or function fully as, a democratic citizen.

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Forced Endive, Rhubarb, Asparagus, and earthed Celery afford examples of etiolation purposely induced.

From Project Gutenberg

Its withdrawal does not so immediately destroy the plant, being attended with the etiolation of the parts that are usually colored, but a sudden re-exposure to the sun's rays will now destroy the plant.

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He indicated that a favorable combination of etiolation, moisture, rooting medium, and a root-inducing chemical was desirable for successful rooting.

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It seems necessary to draw a distinction between this state and ordinary blanching or etiolation.

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