krijt

Definitions of krijt
  1. 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
    synonyms: krijtje, krijtlijn
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    types:
    conté, contékrijt, tekenkrijt
    colored chalks used by artists
    kleermakerskrijt
    chalk used by tailors to make temporary marks on cloth
  2. noun
    a soft whitish calcite
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    type of:
    kalkspaat
    a common mineral consisting of crystallized calcium carbonate; a major constituent of limestone
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