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efflorescence

ef·flo·res·cence
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ef-luh-res-uh ns]
    • /ˌɛf ləˈrɛs əns/
    • /ˌef.ləˈres.əns/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ef-luh-res-uh ns]
    • /ˌɛf ləˈrɛs əns/

Definitions of efflorescence word

  • noun efflorescence the state or a period of flowering. 1
  • noun efflorescence an example or result of growth and development: These works are the efflorescence of his genius. 1
  • noun efflorescence Chemistry. the act or process of efflorescing. the resulting powdery substance or incrustation. 1
  • noun efflorescence Pathology. a rash or eruption of the skin. 1
  • noun efflorescence (chemistry) The formation of a powdery surface on crystals, as a hydrate is converted to anhydrous form by losing loosely bound water of crystallization to the atmosphere. 1
  • noun efflorescence blossoming, flowering 1

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Origin of efflorescence

First appearance:

before 1620
One of the 42% oldest English words
1620-30; < French < Medieval Latin efflōrēscentia. See effloresce, -ence

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Parts of speech for Efflorescence

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

efflorescence popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

efflorescence usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for efflorescence

noun efflorescence

  • rash — acting or tending to act too hastily or without due consideration.
  • flowering — bearing flowers.
  • folding — to confine (sheep or other domestic animals) in a fold.
  • developing — If you talk about developing countries or the developing world, you mean the countries or the parts of the world that are poor and have few industries.
  • anthesis — the time when a flower becomes sexually functional

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