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chalky

uncommon us

adjective

1.

composed of or containing or resembling calcium carbonate or calcite or chalk

Synonyms
2.

having the color of chalk

  • “she turned chalky white”
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Origin

From chalk + -y.

Phrases

  • chalky paper
  • chalky percher

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