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mealy

/ˈmiː.li/

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adjective

C1formalcommonculinary/ˈmiː.li/

Describes a texture that is dry, powdery, or soft and crumbly, often used for fruits or vegetables that are not fresh.

ruОписывает текстуру, которая является сухой, порошкообразной или мягкой и рассыпчатой, часто используется для фруктов или овощей, которые не свежие.esDescribe una textura seca, harinosa o granulosa que se deshace fácilmente, usada a menudo para frutas o verduras que no están frescas o para alimentos de consistencia similar.frQualifie une texture sèche, poudreuse ou molle et friable, souvent utilisée pour des fruits ou légumes qui ne sont plus frais.deBeschreibt eine Textur, die trocken, pulverig oder weich und krümelig ist; wird oft für nicht mehr frische Früchte oder Gemüse verwendet.ptDescreve uma textura seca, farinhenta ou macia e esfarelenta, frequentemente usada para frutas ou vegetais que não estão frescos.zh形容质地干燥、粉状或松软的,常用于描述不新鲜的水果或蔬菜。arيصف قوامًا جافًا أو ناعمًا كالدقيق أو سهل التفتت، ويُستخدم غالبًا لوصف الفواكه أو الخضروات التي فقدت نضارتها.

  1. Containing or resembling meal B2 formal

    Describes something that contains meal (ground grain) or has a texture similar to meal, being dry, powdery, or crumbly.

    • The potatoes had a mealy texture after being boiled.
    • The soil was dry and mealy, crumbling easily in his hand.
    • The cake was too mealy because of the coarse flour used.

    ruМучнистыйesHarinoso o que contiene harinafrfarineux, contenant ou ressemblant à de la farinedeMehligptFarinhentozh粉状的arدقيقي الملمس

    Synonyms: crumblydryfarinaceousflourygranularpowderystarchy

  2. Covered with meal-like particles B2 formal

    Composed of or covered with fine, powdery particles that resemble meal in texture or consistency.

    • The insect's wings had a mealy coating of fine dust.
    • The old book's pages felt mealy to the touch.
    • The surface of the rock was mealy, flaking off at the slightest touch.

    ruПокрытый мукообразными частицамиesharinosofrFarineux, poudreuxdeMit mehlartigen Partikeln bedecktptCoberto de partículas semelhantes a farinhazh覆有粉状颗粒的arمغطى بجزيئات شبيهة بالدقيق

    Synonyms: dustyfarinaceousflourygranularpowdery

  • mealier comparative form
  • mealiest superlative form