as in dusty
consisting of very small particles
shelves of old books covered with floury dust
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These chambers mimic Mars’ low-pressure atmosphere, dry conditions, and dusty surface.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
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Don’t sit at home getting dusty.—
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If your home naturally receives plenty of sun, your indoor plants may be perfectly fine.—
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If your oven doesn’t have a lot of stains and grease buildup, monthly cleaning should be fine.—
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This will dilute the salts and can remove the powdery residue.—
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The powdery fine sands and shallow waters of the beaches on Anegada's north coast are the best in the British Virgin Islands.—
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“Floury.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floury. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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