efflorescence

• Nom désignant le processus ou l'état d'épanouissement, de floraison ou d'atteinte d'un stade avancé de développement ; également utilisé en chimie pour décrire la formation d'un dépôt cristallin pulvérulent à la surface.

A noun referring to the process or state of flowering, blooming, or reaching an advanced stage of development; also used in chemistry to describe the formation of a powdery crystalline deposit on a surface.

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1. C2formal

   The process or state of flowering or blooming, especially in plants.

   Floraison

   • The garden reached its full efflorescence in late spring.
   • The cherry trees were in efflorescence, covering the park in pink.
   • The efflorescence of the desert plants occurs after the rains.

   Synonymesanthesisbloomingblossomingflorescenceflourishingfloweringinflorescence

   Antonymesfadingwiltingwithering

2. Peak or high pointC2formal

   The period of greatest development, success, or achievement.

   Apogée, période de plus grande floraison

   • The Renaissance was an efflorescence of art and culture.
   • The company experienced an efflorescence of creativity in the 1990s.
   • The city's efflorescence as a trade hub occurred in the 18th century.

   Synonymesapogeeblossomingculminationfloweringheydaypeakprimezenith

   Antonymesdeclinedownturnebbnadir

3. Chemical depositC2formalscientific

   A white, powdery deposit of salts on the surface of materials like brick, concrete, or stone, caused by water evaporation.

   Efflorescence (dépôt chimique)

   • The old brick wall showed signs of efflorescence after the rain.
   • Efflorescence on the concrete was removed with a special cleaner.
   • The basement walls had a white efflorescence due to moisture.