1. to burst forth into bloom; to flower
2. to reach an optimum stage of development; to flourish
3. to form a powdery coating on a surface due to loss of water of crystallization
Usage: chemistry

Examples

• The cherry trees effloresce beautifully each spring.
• Her artistic talents began to effloresce during her college years.
• The ancient civilization effloresced during the golden age.
• Salt crystals effloresce when exposed to dry air.
• The old brick wall showed white patches where minerals had effloresced.
• His creativity effloresced once he found the right mentor.
• The garden effloresces with colorful blooms every May.