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单词 efflorescing
释义

effloresce

verb

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

created an artificial environment in which plants grew and effloresced regardless of season
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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 How to pronounce effloresce (audio)
effloresced; efflorescing
: to change to a powder from loss of water of crystallization

efflorescing

verb

present participle of effloresce
as in blooming
to produce flowers created an artificial environment in which plants grew and effloresced regardless of season

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • blooming
  • flowering
  • blossoming
  • burgeoning
  • bourgeoning
  • unfolding
  • blowing
  • budding
  • opening
  • leaving
  • leafing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • fading
  • shriveling
  • shrivelling
  • dying
  • drying up
  • wilting
  • withering
  • dropping
  • expiring
  • perishing
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