Chalking

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chalking

[′chȯk·iŋ]

(chemistry)

Treating with chalk.

Forming a powder which is easily rubbed off.

(graphic arts)

In printing, rubbing off pigment when the ink dried improperly because it was absorbed too rapidly into the paper.

(metallurgy)

Defect of coated metals in which a layer of powder forms between the coating and the base metal.

Chalking

Disintegration of paint and other coatings, which produces loose powder at, or just beneath, the surface.

chalking

The formation of a powdery surface condition from the disintegration of a binder or elastomer, as in a coating such as cement paint. The binder is decomposed and the pigment is loosely bound on the surface and resembles chalk when the finger is rubbed over it; caused by weathering or an otherwise destructive environment.

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The area around the Mazar-e-Quaid is also painted with this type of wall chalking to the dismay of citizens.

Sectarian graffiti adding tension in Karachi

Earlier, the police had removed the pro-Daish chalking from two public spots Chungi No 8 Daska Circular Road and Sohawa-Daska.

Wall-chalking in favour of ISIS creates panic in Daska

He directed the officials to register criminal cases against those found indulged in wall chalking.

Divisional Coordination meeting decides to expedite Clean Karachi campaign

Details said, District Commissioner, DCO, all Tehsil Municipal Officers and District Police Officer have been sent a letter in this regard to take measures to prevent the wall chalking during Moharram.

Distt Admin imposes restriction on wall chalking

The wall chalking is being done by certain political and religious parties, besides different social organizations for the publicity of their slogans, different campaigns, events, etc.

Wall chalking continues unabated despite ban by High Court

QUETTA, November 06, 2011 (Frontier Star): Quetta Metropolitan Administration has decided to take action against wall chalking and has directed all provincial and federal departments to strictly implement the wall chalking ordinance.

Strict action to be taken against wall chalkers

Special teams under the supervision of Superintendent encroachment Pervaiz Mughal and other officals have removed wall chalking from several areas.

TMA removes wall-chalking,banners from Rawal Town

He has recently directed the concerned departments of CDA to take strict action against the people involved in wall chalking and posters pasting on wall because such attempts damage the beauty of the city.

Campaign launched against wall-chalking

The practice of wall chalking should be avoided as it gives an ugly look to the city streets, he said and warned that now cases would also be registered against the violators of wall-chalking ban.