HyperDic: chalky

English > 2 senses of the word chalky:
ADJECTIVEpertchalky, calcareouscomposed of or containing or resembling calcium carbonate or calcite or chalk
allchalkyof something having the color of chalk
English > chalky: 2 senses > adjective 1, pert
MeaningComposed of or containing or resembling calcium carbonate or calcite or chalk.
Synonymcalcareous
Spanishcalcáreo
Catalancalcari
Nounscalcium carbonatea salt found in nature as chalk or calcite or aragonite or limestone
chalka piece of calcite or a similar substance, usually in the shape of a crayon, that is used to write or draw on blackboards or other flat surfaces / surfaces
English > chalky: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningOf something having the color of chalk.
Example"she turned chalky white"
Broaderachromatic, neutralHaving no hue
Spanishcalcáreo
Catalancalcari
Nounschalka pure flat white with little reflectance
chalka soft whitish calcite

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