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EFFLORESCENCE

In chemistry, efflorescence is the spontaneous loss of water by a substance when exposed to air.
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EFFLORESCENCE

In mineralology, efflorescence is the property which certain crystals possess of losing their clear transparent character and producing a light powder on the surface, eg washing-soda. Efflorescence is also the name given to the fine crystalline deposits (magnesium and sodium sulphates) which appear on walls, etc.
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