chalky
/ˈtʃɔːki/
adjective
- Having a texture, taste, or appearance like chalk; dry, powdery, and often white or pale.
- She bit into the tablet and made a face at its chalky texture.
- The soil in this area is so chalky that it crumbles easily in your hand.
- The old walls were covered in a chalky white dust.
- Pale or white, especially from illness or fear.
- Her chalky complexion worried the doctor.
- After hearing the bad news, his face turned a chalky white.
- The patient looked chalky and weak after the long surgery.
- Containing or consisting of chalk.
- Chalky water can leave white stains on dishes.
- The cliffs along the coast are made of chalky rock.
- Farmers add lime to reduce the chalky quality of the soil.
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