chalky soil

  • 1chalky — [[t]tʃɔ͟ːki[/t]] 1) ADJ GRADED Something that is chalky contains chalk or is covered with chalk. The chalky soil around Saumur produces the famous Anjou wines. 2) ADJ GRADED Something that is chalky is a pale dull colour or has a powdery texture …

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  • 2chalky — chalkiness, n. /chaw kee/, adj., chalkier, chalkiest. 1. of or like chalk. 2. of a chalklike consistency: chalky soil. 3. without resonance, color, warmth, etc.: several high tones that were quite chalky. 4. Photog. lacking in detail, due to… …

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  • 3chalky — UK [ˈtʃɔːkɪ] / US [ˈtʃɔkɪ] adjective Word forms chalky : adjective chalky comparative chalkier superlative chalkiest 1) containing chalk chalky soil 2) feeling or tasting like chalk …

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  • 4chalky — chalk|y [ˈtʃo:ki US ˈtʃo: ] adj similar to chalk or containing chalk ▪ white chalky soil ▪ There were some chalky bits in the bottom of the drink. >chalkiness n [U] …

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  • 5chalky — adjective similar to chalk or containing chalk: white chalky soil | I can t stand those chalky tasting antacid tablets. chalkiness noun (U) …

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  • 6chalky — chalk|y [ tʃɔki ] adjective 1. ) containing CHALK: chalky soil 2. ) feeling or tasting like CHALK …

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  • 7soil — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 earth ADJECTIVE ▪ deep ▪ shallow, thin ▪ fertile, good, rich ▪ infertile …

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  • 8chalky — adj. Chalky is used with these nouns: ↑earth, ↑soil …

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  • 9Forests of the Iberian Peninsula — The woodlands of the Iberian Peninsula are distinct ecosystems on the Iberian Peninsula, spanning mainly Spain and Portugal. Although the various regions are each characterized by distinct vegetation, there are some similarities across the… …

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  • 10German wine — Steep vineyards on Rüdesheimer Berg overlooking river Rhine. These vineyards are located in the southwestern part of the region Rheingau at a bend in the river. These vineyards are planted with Riesling grapes, with some Spätburgunder (Pinot… …

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