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    efflorescence
    /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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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEFFLORESCENCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    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.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › efflorescenceEfflorescence Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    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.

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  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › efflorescenceEFFLORESCENCE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    A whitish, powdery deposit on the surface of rocks or soil in dry regions. It is formed as mineral-rich water rises to the surface through capillary action and then evaporates. Efflorescence usually consists of gypsum, salt, or calcite.

  6. www.britannica.com › science › efflorescenceEfflorescence | Definition & Facts | Britannica

    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, and how it differs from deliquescence.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEFFLORESCENCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Efflorescence means a bursting forth or flowering, or a powdery substance formed on rocks or crystals. Learn more about its usage in chemistry, geology and medicine with examples and synonyms.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › efflorescenceEfflorescence - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryEFFLORESCENCE definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

    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.