mealy

• Qualifie une texture sèche, poudreuse ou molle et friable, souvent utilisée pour des fruits ou légumes qui ne sont plus frais.

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

1. Containing or resembling mealB2formal

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

   farineux, contenant ou ressemblant à de la farine

   • 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.

   Synonymescrumblydryfarinaceousflourygranularpowderystarchy

2. Covered with meal-like particlesB2formal

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

   Farineux, poudreux

   • 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.

   Synonymesdustyfarinaceousflourygranularpowdery