chalky

• Que contém, lembra ou tem gosto de giz; que é esbranquiçado ou opaco como giz.

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.

   Gredoso

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscalcareouscretaceouspowdery

2. Chalk-like colorB2formal

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

   Cor de giz

   • 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.

   Sinônimosashenmilkypalepallidpastywanwhitish

   Antônimosbrightcolorfulrichsaturatedvivid