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Definition of Effloresces
1. effloresce [v] - See also: effloresce
Lexicographical Neighbors of Effloresces
Literary usage of Effloresces
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Dictionary of Chemistry and the Allied Branches of Other Sciences by Henry Watts (1869)
"Crystallised alum effloresces slightly on exposure to the air. According to Hort
wig (Pogg. Ann. Iv. 99), it gives off 5 at. water at 100°, and 4£ at. more ..."
2. The Annual of Scientific Discovery, Or, Year-book of Facts in Science and Art. by David Ames Wells, George Bliss, Samuel Kneeland, John Trowbridge, Wm Ripley Nichols, Charles R Cross (1869)
"Therefore, a salt effloresces when the tension of its watery vapor is greater
than that of the aqueous vapor existing in the atmosphere. ..."
3. Notes of a Military Reconnoissance, from Fort Leavenworth, in Missouri, to by William Hemsley Emory (1848)
"... the bed of the Del Norte, there -i.es a spring highly charged with carbonate
of soda: in fact hroughout »he valley of the Del Norte, soda effloresces on ..."
4. Materia Medica and Special Therapeutics of the New Remedies by Edwin Moses Hale (1897)
"... of an offensive odor, like Valerianic acid, and a sharp, sweetish taste.
effloresces in dry air, ..."
5. Hand-book of Chemistry by Leopold Gmelin, Henry Watts (1849)
"Found in the soda lakes of Egypt, Hungary—where it effloresces on the soil, &o.
; effloresces abundantly on walls. Tbe salt found on the walls in the towns ..."
6. Works of the Cavendish Society by Cavendish Society, London (1849)
"Found in the soda lakes of Egypt, Hungary—where it effloresces on the soil, &o.
; effloresces abundantly on walls. The salt found on the walls in the towns ..."
7. The History, Antiquities, Topography, and Statistics of Eastern India by Robert Montgomery Martin (1838)
"In many parts of this district also a carbonate of soda effloresces on the surface,
and is collected by the washermen, but is not prepared in any manner, ..."
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