efflorescence

• 名词，指开花或达到繁荣、发展的鼎盛状态的过程或时期；在化学中也指表面形成的粉末状结晶盐霜。

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.

   开花

   • 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.

   同义词anthesisbloomingblossomingflorescenceflourishingfloweringinflorescence

   反义词fadingwiltingwithering

2. Peak or high pointC2formal

   The period of greatest development, success, or achievement.

   鼎盛时期

   • 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.

   同义词apogeeblossomingculminationfloweringheydaypeakprimezenith

   反义词declinedownturnebbnadir

3. Chemical depositC2formalscientific

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

   泛碱

   • 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.