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
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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
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
efflorescing
verb
as in blooming
to produce flowers created an artificial environment in which plants grew and effloresced regardless of season Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- 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