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kalkig

chalky, limescale-covered

adjective KAL-kikh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Also means

calcareous

Usage Note

Kalkig describes surfaces coated with limescale or having a chalk-like appearance. Common for kalkige Armaturen (limescale-covered taps) in hard-water areas. In geology it describes chalky soil; in food a dry, chalky texture in vegetables or fruit.

Examples

"Die Wasserarmaturen waren kalkig und verloren ihren Glanz."

Natural Translation

The water fixtures were covered in limescale and had lost their shine.

Literal Translation

The water fittings were chalky and lost their shine.

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