chalky

/ˈtʃɔki/
/ˈtʃɔki/
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Definitions of chalky
  1. adjective
    composed of or containing or resembling calcium carbonate or calcite or chalk
    synonyms: calcareous
  2. adjective
    of something having the color of chalk
    “she turned chalky white”
    synonyms:
    achromatic, neutral
    having no hue
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