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efflorescence

/ef-luh-res-uhns/US // ˌɛf ləˈrɛs əns //UK // (ˌɛflɔːˈrɛsəns) //

风化,风化作用,风化现象,风化层

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : the state or a period of flowering.
    • : an example or result of growth and development: These works are the efflorescence of his genius.
    • : Chemistry. the act or process of efflorescing. the resulting powdery substance or incrustation.
    • : Pathology. a rash or eruption of the skin.

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Examples

  • But the last few years have seen an incredible efflorescence of Pakistani writing in English.

  • The same appearance followed as in the preceding cases–an efflorescence on the arm without any effect on the constitution.

  • The art of any people is an outgrowth and efflorescence of an internal living principle: and as is the tree so is its fruit.

  • The ground itself was covered with a white efflorescence, which stuck to our feet, and made us slip at every step.

  • Commerce, then, is merely 'the efflorescence of our agriculture.'

  • Humanity is not the chief part of the charm of Cornwall, though sometimes it may seem the very efflorescence of the land.