chalky

• Bezeichnet etwas, das Kreide enthält, wie Kreide aussieht oder schmeckt; auch für eine kreidig-weiße, blasse Farbe.

Describes something that contains, resembles, or tastes like chalk.

1. Containing or resembling chalkB2formal

   Composed of, containing, or having the texture or properties of chalk.

   Kreidehaltig

   • The soil in this region is very chalky and drains quickly.
   • The cliffs have a distinctive chalky white appearance.
   • The water had a chalky taste due to high mineral content.

   Synonymecalcareouscretaceouspowdery

2. Chalk-like colorB2formal

   Having a pale, dull, or white color similar to chalk.

   Kreidefarben

   • Her face turned a chalky white after hearing the news.
   • The old paint had faded to a chalky gray.
   • The chalky powder coated everything in the room.

   Synonymeashenmilkypalepallidpastywanwhitish

   Antonymebrightcolorfulrichsaturatedvivid