Word of the Day: EFFLORESCENCE
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Word of the Day: EFFLORESCENCE
Blossoming or becoming
efflorescence (noun) - the act, period, or state of flowering; the product of a period of growth or heightened effort; a white coating caused by the migration of salt to the surface of a porous material [ef-luh-res-uhns]
BREAKDOWN: E- (out) + FLOR- (to bloom) + -ESCENCE (growing or becoming)
to effloresce means to blossom, burst out, or flourish
floral means of, pertaining to, or decorated with flowers
“Architecture, sculpture, painting, music, and poetry may truly be called the efflorescence of civilised life.” —Herbert Spencer
Dave, we've gotten close with "ebullient" (https://roots2words.com/p/minor-roots-bull), but effervescent is now on the list of future words.
NGL - this was a new one for me. Cool word! Have you ever done "effervescent"? That's one of my favs.