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whitish
Describes a color that is not pure white, but has a slight tendency toward white or appears cloudy and pale white.
Die Flüssigkeit im Reagenzglas hatte eine weißliche, undurchsichtige Färbung.
The liquid in the test tube had a whitish, opaque coloration.
The word consists of the adjective 'weiß' (white) and the suffix '-lich' (-ish). This ending weakens the quality and means something like '-like' or '-similar'. 'Weißlich' (whitish) therefore describes something that is not pure white, but only white-like.
Nach dem Mischen wurde die klare Flüssigkeit langsam weißlich.
After mixing, the clear liquid slowly became whitish.
'Weißlich' (whitish) is often used to describe the color of liquids, substances, or cloudy light. Typical combinations are 'eine weißliche Flüssigkeit' (a whitish liquid), 'ein weißlicher Schleier' (a whitish veil/haze), or 'weißlicher Rauch' (whitish smoke).
Aus dem Schornstein stieg ein weißlicher Rauch auf.
Whitish smoke rose from the chimney.
This adjective is used to describe an unclear or impure white color. It often implies a certain cloudiness or that another color is showing through slightly.
Die alte Fotografie hatte einen weißlichen Stich bekommen.
The old photograph had taken on a whitish tint.
