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whitish

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






ADJECTIVE
snowy
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“There are some of the water marks,” he said, pointing to a line of whitish minerals coating the dark volcanic boulders, where water had once lapped.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 18, 2025

Another was left with darker skin than before - with a pale circle around her eyes, while a third has whitish scars on her lips and knees.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2025

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

The light, a sort of long, thin, whitish glow, came from a corner of the giant’s mouth.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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