🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

फूलने की प्रक्रिया

Pronunciation / Transliteration: phoolne ki prakriya

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Efflorescence/ˌɛf.ləˈrɛs.əns/
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"पुरानी ईंट की दीवार पर फूलने की प्रक्रिया ने नमी की समस्याओं का संकेत दिया।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The process of flowering or blooming; in chemistry, the formation of a powdery substance on the surface of a material due to the evaporation of water.

    "The efflorescence on the old brick wall indicated moisture problems within the structure."
  2. 2

    A crystalline deposit of salts that can form on the surface of materials such as concrete or masonry.

    "The efflorescence observed on the patio stones was a sign of water infiltration."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'efflorescence' originates from the Latin word 'efflorescentia', which means 'to bloom out'. It entered the English language in the early 19th century, reflecting a shift in meaning from a botanical context to describe the crystalline deposits that form on surfaces, particularly in chemistry and architecture.

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