chalky

adjective

ˈchȯ-kē 

often -er/-est

1

: consisting of, abounding in, or characterized by chalk

chalky soil

2

: having the consistency of chalk : powdery

chalky bread

3

a

: having the color of chalk

a chalky complexion

b

photography : having excessive contrast and lacking detail in the highlights

chalky prints

compare contrasty

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