Tuesday's Word: efflorescence
ef·flo·res·cence* ( P ) Pronunciation Key (fl-rsns)n.
Botany. A state or time of flowering; anthesis.
A gradual process of unfolding or developing.
The highest point; the culmination. See Synonyms at bloom1.
Chemistry.
The deposit that results from the process of efflorescing. Also called bloom1.
The process of efflorescing.
A growth of salt crystals on a surface caused by evaporation of salt-laden water.
Pathology. Redness, a rash, or an eruption on the skin.
Efflorescence occurs in masonry construction, particularly brick, when water moving through a wall or other structure brings natural salts to the surface. The resulting white deposits are commonly referred to as "efflorescence" in this instance.**
* Dictionary.com
**Wikipedia
Botany. A state or time of flowering; anthesis.
A gradual process of unfolding or developing.
The highest point; the culmination. See Synonyms at bloom1.
Chemistry.
The deposit that results from the process of efflorescing. Also called bloom1.
The process of efflorescing.
A growth of salt crystals on a surface caused by evaporation of salt-laden water.
Pathology. Redness, a rash, or an eruption on the skin.
Efflorescence occurs in masonry construction, particularly brick, when water moving through a wall or other structure brings natural salts to the surface. The resulting white deposits are commonly referred to as "efflorescence" in this instance.**
* Dictionary.com
**Wikipedia
posted by Yoga Korunta | 00:03
11 Comments:
Anything for a woman whose name means "beautiful!"
Thank you for reading and thank you for teaching.
I thought today was Monday. Where did I miss a day?
Catherine, it's good to know you're moving up. Thanks for reading!
Diva Jood, is it Monday already?
Yoga, now I'm really confused. It's almost Tuesday. I think.
Where does the time go when blogging!
you mean, it's NOT tuesday?
Blue Gal's smart, let's ask her!
I have a Master's Degree. Doesn't that make me smart too? (Okay, so it's a Masters in Fine Art, but still.)
Don't know when there will be time for more diplomas; too busy!
david, a look to the left tells me that you have figured out where to put the code. :) good for you!
Thanks, Barbie! This is fun!
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