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pastellic

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Characteristic of pastels.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: rare

Examples

  • 1990, Joseph Gaynor, SPSE - the Society for Imaging Science and Technology, Society of Photo-optical Instrumentation Engineers, Hard copy and printing materials, media, and processes Because of the unattractive colors of ordinary magnetic pigments it is possible to produce only dull, pastellic color toners, which were not very successful in the market.

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History

Etymology

From pastel + -ic.