1. past tense of effloresce; to burst into bloom or flower
Usage: literary or formal; often used metaphorically
2. past tense of effloresce; to reach a peak of development or expression
Usage: figurative
3. past tense of effloresce; to form a white powdery coating on a surface (chemistry/geology)
Usage: technical; chemistry/geology

Examples

• The garden effloresced in spring, filling the air with fragrant blossoms.
• Her artistic talent effloresced during her years abroad.
• The Renaissance effloresced across Europe in the 14th and 15th centuries.
• Salt deposits effloresced on the basement walls after the flood.
• The movement effloresced into a major cultural force.
• Wildflowers effloresced across the meadow after the rain.