effloresce

verb

ef·flo·resce ˌe-flə-ˈres How to pronounce effloresce (audio)

effloresced; efflorescing

intransitive verb

: to burst forth : bloom

: to change to a powder from loss of water of crystallization

: to form or become covered with a powdery crust

bricks may effloresce owing to the deposition of soluble salts

Example Sentences

created an artificial environment in which plants grew and effloresced regardless of season

Recent Examples on the Web Her later conversations with Molly effloresce into speaking aloud her own anxieties.

Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2021 Within days of an eruption, white bacterial mats effloresce like dustings of snow, blizzardings dancing in the currents.

Sabrina Imbler, The Atlantic, 16 Feb. 2021 Republican nominee Marc Molinaro would no doubt want to mention the corruption that has effloresced on Mr. Cuomo’s watch, the lousy upstate economy, and the decline of New York City’s subways.

The Editorial Board, WSJ, 21 Oct. 2018 Cherry blossoms effloresced on collars and scarves.

Isaac Oliver, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2017

单词	effloresces
释义	effloresce verb ef·flo·resce ˌe-flə-ˈres effloresced; efflorescing intransitive verb 1 : to burst forth : bloom 2 a : to change to a powder from loss of water of crystallization b : to form or become covered with a powdery crust bricks may effloresce owing to the deposition of soluble salts Synonyms bloom blossom blow burgeon bourgeon flower unfold See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences created an artificial environment in which plants grew and effloresced regardless of season Recent Examples on the Web Her later conversations with Molly effloresce into speaking aloud her own anxieties. Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2021 Within days of an eruption, white bacterial mats effloresce like dustings of snow, blizzardings dancing in the currents. Sabrina Imbler, The Atlantic, 16 Feb. 2021 Republican nominee Marc Molinaro would no doubt want to mention the corruption that has effloresced on Mr. Cuomo’s watch, the lousy upstate economy, and the decline of New York City’s subways. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 21 Oct. 2018 Cherry blossoms effloresced on collars and scarves. Isaac Oliver, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2017 Word History Etymology Latin efflorescere, from ex- + florescere to begin to blossom — more at florescence First Known Use 1775, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Medical Definition effloresce intransitive verb ef·flo·resce ˌef-lə-ˈres effloresced; efflorescing : to change to a powder from loss of water of crystallization effloresces verb present tense third-person singular of effloresce as in flowers to produce flowers created an artificial environment in which plants grew and effloresced regardless of season Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance flowers blooms blossoms bourgeons unfolds burgeons blows leaves leafs buds opens Antonyms & Near Antonyms dies fades wilts shrivels drops dries up expires withers perishes See More
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effloresce

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