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Efflorescent - Definition and Overview

In Chemistry Efflorescence is the formation of a powdery surface on crystals as a hydrate is converted to anhydrous form by losing loosely bound water of crystallization to the atmosphere.

Examples of efflorescent substances include:-

See also: deliquescence

For other meanings of the word - see Wiktionary - Entry on Efflorescence

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