ALL meanings of efflorescence
ef·flo·res·cence
E e - 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
- 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 a bursting forth or flowering 0
- noun efflorescence the process of efflorescing 0
- noun efflorescence the powdery substance formed as a result of this process, esp on the surface of rocks 0
- noun efflorescence any skin rash or eruption 0
- noun efflorescence a flowering; blooming 0
- noun efflorescence the time of flowering 0
- noun efflorescence the peak or fulfillment, as of a career 0
- noun efflorescence the changing of certain crystalline compounds to a whitish powder or powdery crust through loss of their water of crystallization 0
- noun efflorescence the powder or crust thus formed 0
- noun efflorescence an eruption on the skin; rash or other skin lesion 0
- noun efflorescence (botany) The production of flowers. 0
- noun efflorescence (construction) An encrustation of soluble salts, commonly white, deposited on the surface of stone, brick, plaster, or mortar; usually caused by free alkalies leached from mortar or adjacent concrete as moisture moves through it. 0
- noun efflorescence (geology) An encrustation of soluble salts, deposited on rock or soil by evaporation; often found in arid or geothermal environments. 0
- noun efflorescence (metaphorical) Rapid flowering of a culture or civilisation etc. 0
- noun efflorescence (pathology) A redness, rash, or eruption on the skin. 0