efflorescence

Meanings

• noun

  The coming out or appearing of a white, powdery substance on the surface of brick, concrete, or other porous materials, usually due to the crystallization of salts.

  - "The efflorescence on the old walls was a sign of their age."
  - "After the rain, the efflorescence on the bricks disappeared."

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Rhymes

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resonance , advancement , dancement , recluseance

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Variants

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efflorescence , efflorescences , efflorescent

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Etymology

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From Latin efflorescere ‘to bloom forth’, from flos ‘flower’ + -scere ‘to make, do’.

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Trivia

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1. Efflorescence is not always a sign of deterioration. In some cases, it can indicate that the materials have reached a certain stage of curing or maturity.

2. Efflorescence can also occur on food items, such as bread and cheese, and is a natural part of their aging process.

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Related Concepts

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1. effloresce: Verb form of efflorescence meaning 'to come out in efflorescence' or 'to bloom'.

2. efflorescent: Adjective form of efflorescence meaning 'coming out in efflorescence' or 'blooming'.

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Culture

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In literature, efflorescence is used metaphorically to describe the flourishing or blooming of a particular art form or culture.

How to Memorize "efflorescence"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a powdery substance appearing on the surface of old bricks or concrete.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'efflorescence' with the idea of aging and the appearance of a white, powdery substance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'efflorescence' as 'effectively florid substance'.

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