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chlorotic

/ˈklɔrətɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does chlorotic mean?

adjective

Having a pale or yellowish color, especially due to a lack of chlorophyll; pale or unhealthy in appearance.

Example

"The chlorotic leaves on the plant were a sign of the soil's poor quality."

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