chalking

noun

a piece of calcite or a similar substance, usually in the shape of a crayon, that is used to write or draw on blackboards or other flat surfaces

an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride

a pure flat white with little reflectance

a soft whitish calcite

verb

write, draw, or trace with chalk

Roots

calxchalk- · Latin · lime, limestone

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