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- Dictionaryefflorescence/ˌɛfləˈrɛsns/
noun
- 1. the formation of a powdery deposit on the surface of brickwork, rock, or other material as a result of loss of moisture on exposure to air: "cover the brickwork to minimize efflorescence"
- 2. rapid growth or development: "the state is enjoying an incomparable cultural efflorescence"
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Efflorescence is the action or process of developing and unfolding as if coming into flower, or the period or state of flowering. It can also refer to a chemical process or a medical condition.
Efflorescence is the formation of a white deposit on a surface, especially on concrete or tiles, due to the reaction of water and salts. It can also mean the period of flowering or the production of a lot of art.
Efflorescence is the state or a period of flowering, or the result of growth and development. It can also refer to a chemical process, a skin rash, or a powdery substance.
Efflorescence means the period when flowers start to appear on a plant or the production of a lot of art, especially of a high quality. Learn more about this word, its pronunciation, and its usage in sentences from various sources.
Efflorescence is the loss of water by a hydrated salt when the vapour pressure of the salt is higher than the air humidity. Learn about the examples, causes and effects of efflorescence from Britannica's editors.
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Efflorescence is a noun that means a bursting forth or flowering, or a powdery substance formed by the loss of water from crystals. It can also refer to a skin rash or eruption. See different meanings, synonyms, pronunciation and usage examples.
an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs
