chlorosis

/kloʊˈroʊsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a condition in which the normally green leaves of a plant turn yellow or pale due to a lack of chlorophyll, often caused by nutrient deficiency or disease

“The gardener noticed that the once lush plants were suffering from chlorosis due to the poor soil quality.”

Synonyms

  • chloride deficiency
  • yellowing

Antonyms

  • chlorophyll production
  • photosynthesis