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dealbate

adjective
de·​al·​bate | \ dēˈalˌbāt, -ˈȯl-\

Definition of dealbate

botany
: covered with an opaque white powder

History and Etymology for dealbate

Latin dealbatus, past participle of dealbare to whitewash

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