efflorescence
ˌɛfləˈrɛsəns
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Definition of efflorescence - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
plantTECH.production of flowersTECH.
  • The efflorescence of the garden was breathtaking.
blooming blossoming flowering
2.
figurativeRarerapid flowering of a culture or civilizationRare
  • The Renaissance was an efflorescence of art and science.
3.
chemistryTECH.crystalline deposit on surfaces, often saltsTECH.
  • Efflorescence appeared on the brick wall due to moisture evaporation..
crystallization deposit
4.
rapid growthRarebursting forth or floweringRare
  • Spring brings the efflorescence of nature.
bloom blossoming flowering
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Images of efflorescence

  • efflorescence: production of flowers
    production of flowers

Origin of efflorescence

Latin, efflorescere (to bloom)

Examples of efflorescence in a sentence

  • The artist captured the efflorescence in vivid colors.
  • The city's cultural efflorescence attracted many artists.
  • Efflorescence of ideas marked the intellectual era.
  • The old building showed signs of efflorescence on its walls.
  • Efflorescence can damage the aesthetics of concrete surfaces.
  • The garden showed an efflorescence of colors.

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  1. French:efflorescence, épanouissement, ...
  2. German:Blütenpracht, Blütezeit, ...
  3. Italian:efflorescenza, fioritura, ...
  4. Spanish:floración, auge, ...
  5. Portuguese:floração, eflorescência, ...
  6. Chinese:开花, 繁荣, ...
  7. Japanese:開花, 文化の開花, ...
  8. Arabic:إِزْهار, ازْدِهَار, ...
  9. Hebrew:פְּרִיחָה, פְּרִיחָה, ...
  10. Russian:цветение, эффлоресценция, ...
  11. Ukrainian:цвітіння, розквіт, ...
  12. Hindi:फूलना, विकास, ...

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