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What is the noun for efflorescence?

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efflorescence
  1. (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.
  2. (botany) The production of flowers.
  3. (construction) An encrustation of soluble salts, commonly white, deposited on the surface of stone, brick, plaster, or mortar; usually caused by free alkalies leached from mortar or adjacent concrete as moisture moves through it.
  4. (geology) An encrustation of soluble salts, deposited on rock or soil by evaporation; often found in arid or geothermal environments.
  5. (figuratively) Rapid flowering of a culture or civilisation etc.
  6. (pathology) A redness, rash, or eruption on the skin.
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  8. Examples:
    1. “The arrival of spring brought about the efflorescence of blossoms on every tree in the garden.”
      “While it will not result in a quantitative amount of efflorescence present, it will indicate if the brick effloresces or not.”
      “The easiest time to remove calcium hydroxide efflorescence is before it combines with carbon dioxide.”
efflorescency
  1. Archaic form of efflorescence.
efflorescences
  1. plural of efflorescence
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “Colorless gypsum and white pickeringite-halotrichite are the most common efflorescences found on shale.”
      “It also reduces skin efflorescences while relieving itchiness and leaving a soft skin feel.”
      “Yes, this tree produces large and perfumed white efflorescences throughout the year, but it makes you pay for them in spades.”
efflorescencies
  1. plural of efflorescency
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