(chemistry) The formation of a powdery surface on crystals, as a hydrate is converted to anhydrous form by losing loosely bound water of crystallization to the atmosphere.

plural of efflorescence

Bursting into flower. / Growing at a rapid rate; flourishing. / Forming a white dust or efflorescence on the surface.

(intransitive, obsolete except figuratively) To burst into bloom; to flower. / (intransitive, figuratively) Of something hidden: to come forth, to emerge; also, to reach full glory or power.

simple past tense and past participle of effloresce

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of effloresce

present participle of effloresce

Archaic form of efflorescence.

plural of efflorescency