1. resembling chalk in appearance, texture, or consistency; pale and powdery

Examples

• The old paint had a chalklike finish that felt rough to the touch.
• Her skin took on a chalklike pallor after the illness.
• The mineral deposits left a chalklike residue on the rocks.
• The artist used a chalklike pigment to create a matte effect on the canvas.
• The dust from the construction site was chalklike and covered everything.