efflorescence

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Synonyms: efflorescency, efflorescent, inflorescence, florescence, reflorescence, efflorescences, deflorescence

Antonyms: efflorescency, efflorescent, inflorescence, florescence, reflorescence, efflorescences, deflorescence

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Noun

1. {{lb|en|botany}} The production of [[flower]]s.
2. {{lb|en|metaphorical}} Rapid flowering of a [[culture]] or [[civilisation]] etc.
3. {{lb|en|chemistry}} The formation of a powdery [[surface]] on [[crystal]]s, as a [[hydrate]] is converted to [[anhydrous]] form by losing loosely [[bound]] [[water of crystallization]] to the [[atmosphere]].
4. {{lb|en|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.
5. {{lb|en|geology}} An [[encrustation]] of soluble salts, deposited on rock or soil by [[evaporation]]; often found in arid or [[geothermal]] environments.
6. {{lb|en|pathology}} A [[red]]ness, [[rash]], or [[erupt]]ion on the [[skin]].

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