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whitish

[hwahy-tish, wahy-] / ˈʰwaɪ tɪʃ, ˈwaɪ- /






ADJECTIVE
snowy
Synonyms






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He groans in pain, his eyes shut and face covered in whitish spots left behind by the healing sores.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2024

Moisture triggers the transformation of cadmium sulfide, which is yellow, into cadmium sulfate, which is white -- resulting in a whitish or dull cast.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2024

It may begin with loss of sensation on whitish patches of skin or reddened skin.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2024

Whereas coralline algae form thin, hard crusts that are pink or whitish, peyssonnelid algae make thicker, brown or dark red crusts that are often a little squishy above a hard base.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 6, 2023

Now he saw that much of his hair was gray, and the day-old stubble of whitish beard on his face made him seem older yet.

From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi




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