How Do You Spell EFFLORESCE?

Pronunciation: [ˌɛfləɹˈɛs] (IPA)

Effloresce is a seven-letter verb that means to bloom or to flourish. It is pronounced as "ef-luh-res" with the primary stress on the second syllable, and the secondary stress on the first syllable. The IPA phonetic transcription is /ˌɛfləˈrɛs/. In this word, the letter E is pronounced as "eh", and the letter O is pronounced as "uh". The double letters, F and L, are pronounced separately. Effloresce is a rare word used to describe the process of a salt being crystallized on a surface.

EFFLORESCE Meaning and Definition

1. The verb "effloresce" refers to a significant transformation or development, often characterized by unfolding or flowering. Additionally, it can refer to the process of crystallization or the formation of a powdery substance on the surface of a material due to chemical reaction, particularly seen in minerals or salts.

   In a metaphorical sense, "effloresce" implies a growth or flourishing, similar to the blooming of a flower. It suggests the emergence or manifestation of something hidden, dormant, or underdeveloped. When used in this way, "effloresce" signifies an expansion of potential, talent, or ideas, whereby one's capabilities or creativity are allowed to evolve and reach their highest point.

   In a scientific or chemical context, "effloresce" describes the process when a solid substance, often a mineral or salt compound, becomes dehydrated and turns into a powdery residue on its surface. This occurs when the substance absorbs moisture from its surroundings, causing the water to evaporate and leave behind a crystalline or powdery layer. This phenomenon is commonly observed in materials such as concrete, wall paint, or even in nature through the formation of mineral deposits on rocks.

   Overall, whether speaking of personal growth or chemical reactions, "effloresce" conveys the ideas of transformation, expansion, and the blooming of potential.

2. To become powdery by losing the water of crystallization on exposure to a dry atmosphere.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

3. To become covered with crystals, as the moisture frozen on a pane of glass; to form a mealy powder on the surface, as of a liquid; to become dusty on the surface; in chem., to change from a compact or crystalline state to a powder, generally by losing water of crystallisation.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for EFFLORESCE

• wffloresce
• sffloresce
• dffloresce
• rffloresce
• 4ffloresce
• 3ffloresce
• edfloresce
• ecfloresce
• evfloresce
• egfloresce
• etfloresce
• erfloresce
• efdloresce
• efcloresce
• efvloresce
• efgloresce
• eftloresce
• efrloresce
• effkoresce

Etymology of EFFLORESCE

The word "effloresce" comes from the Latin word "efflorescere", which is a combination of two roots: "ex" meaning "out" and "florescere" meaning "to bloom" or "to flower". Therefore, the literal meaning of "effloresce" is "to flower out" or "to bloom outward". In English, it is primarily used to refer to the process of a substance crystallizing or forming a powdery deposit on its surface when exposed to air.

Similar spelling words for EFFLORESCE

• efflorescence,
• efflorescent.

Conjugate verb Effloresce

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have effloresced

you would have effloresced

he/she/it would have effloresced

we would have effloresced

they would have effloresced

I would have effloresce

you would have effloresce

he/she/it would have effloresce

we would have effloresce

they would have effloresce

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been efflorescing

you would have been efflorescing

he/she/it would have been efflorescing

we would have been efflorescing

they would have been efflorescing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would effloresce

you would effloresce

he/she/it would effloresce

we would effloresce

they would effloresce

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be efflorescing

you would be efflorescing

he/she/it would be efflorescing

we would be efflorescing

they would be efflorescing

FUTURE

I will effloresce

you will effloresce

he/she/it will effloresce

we will effloresce

they will effloresce

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be efflorescing

you will be efflorescing

he/she/it will be efflorescing

we will be efflorescing

they will be efflorescing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have effloresced

you will have effloresced

he/she/it will have effloresced

we will have effloresced

they will have effloresced

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been efflorescing

you will have been efflorescing

he/she/it will have been efflorescing

we will have been efflorescing

they will have been efflorescing

IMPERATIVE

you effloresce

we let´s effloresce

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to effloresce

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was efflorescing

you were efflorescing

he/she/it was efflorescing

we were efflorescing

they were efflorescing

PAST PARTICIPLE

effloresced

PAST PERFECT

I had effloresced

you had effloresced

he/she/it had effloresced

we had effloresced

they had effloresced

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been efflorescing

you had been efflorescing

he/she/it had been efflorescing

we had been efflorescing

they had been efflorescing

PRESENT

I effloresce

you effloresce

he/she/it effloresces

we effloresce

they effloresce

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am efflorescing

you are efflorescing

he/she/it is efflorescing

we are efflorescing

they are efflorescing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

efflorescing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have effloresced

you have effloresced

he/she/it has effloresced

we have effloresced

they have effloresced

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been efflorescing

you have been efflorescing

he/she/it has been efflorescing

we have been efflorescing

they have been efflorescing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it effloresce

SIMPLE PAST

I effloresced

you effloresced

he/she/it effloresced

we effloresced

they effloresced