etiolate

Perhaps no fire would ever be strong enough to etiolate the midnight gaping beyond his feet.

In winter, plants will etiolate, or become thin, due to lower levels of light.

Gradually, the eastern sky began to etiolate.

The tip of the knife was brought to rest just above the belly button, dullness of the well-worn metal contrasting against the now etiolate skin.

Roses struggle when planted in north-facing situations overshadowed by buildings, or when gardeners turn a blind eye to the fact that, as summer progresses, the canopy of nearby trees and shrubs fills out, shading the roses and causing stems to etiolate.