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Efflorescent

Definition:

Adjective: 1. (chemistry) Forming or covered with a white powdery substance on the surface due to the crystallization of salts.

Adjective: 2. (botany) Blooming or flowering abundantly.

Adjective: 3. (geology) Characterized by the presence of a powdery substance, typically white, on the surface of rocks or minerals.

Examples:

Sense 1:

1. The efflorescent walls of the old building revealed the presence of salts.
2. The statue's efflorescent surface was a result of chemical reactions between the metal and the environment.

Sense 2:

1. The garden was filled with efflorescent plants, creating a colorful and vibrant atmosphere.
2. Spring is the season when most flowers become efflorescent.

Sense 3:

1. The caves were remarkable due to their efflorescent mineral formations.
2. The geologist studied the efflorescent rocks to determine their composition.

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