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efflorescence

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There's a little efflorescence, but nothing out of the ordinary for the area; it's more uniform and nowhere near as severe as your picture.

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Quick take

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of efflorescence gathered in one view.

noun

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

noun

any red eruption of the skin

noun

the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for efflorescence.

noun

any red eruption of the skin

See also: rash, roseola

noun

a powdery deposit on a surface

See also: bloom

Example sentences

1

There's a little efflorescence, but nothing out of the ordinary for the area; it's more uniform and nowhere near as severe as your picture.

2

Perhaps classic McIlroy: calling Emacs and vi "baroque efflorescences totally out of harmony with the spirit of Unix"

3

A group which overcomes social oppression then becomes ascendant, often experiences an efflorescence of group pride which others can also take as tacky.“For over a thousand years Roman conquerors returning from the wars enjoyed the honor of triumph, a tumultuous parade.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use efflorescence in a sentence?

There's a little efflorescence, but nothing out of the ordinary for the area; it's more uniform and nowhere near as severe as your picture.

What does efflorescence mean?

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

What part of speech is efflorescence?

efflorescence is commonly used as noun.