whitish
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of whitish
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at white, -ish 1
Vocabulary lists containing whitish
Example Sentences
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“Here you can see a lot of these pores are now filled with whitish specks,” says Dr Voight, handling a sample of drilled out rock.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 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
Krupp described the corona as a “pearly whitish halo of light around the sun, but has streamers going in various directions.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2024
It may begin with loss of sensation on whitish patches of skin or reddened skin.
From Salon ● Mar. 21, 2024
Examining his frozen hands and feet, which had a dull whitish sheen like a dirty bathroom sink, Kamler observed grimly, “This is the worst frostbite I’ve ever seen.”
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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