Chlorotic

Pronunciation: /ˈsiˈeɪtʃˈɫɔɹoʊˈtɪk/

Chlorotic (adj)

  1. Having an unhealthy pale green colour, often because of low chlorophyll in plants or a related problem.
  2. Showing a weak, pale appearance caused by a lack of an important substance, especially in living tissue.

Chlorotic (adjective)

Examples

  • The leaves looked chlorotic after the long dry season.
  • Chlorotic plants often recover when the soil is improved.