Efflorescency

/ˌɛf.ləˈrɛs.ən.si/ noun

Definition

The state or quality of efflorescence; the process or condition of blooming, flowering, or reaching peak development.

Etymology

From 'effloresce' plus '-ency' suffix, which creates abstract nouns describing states or qualities. Less common than 'efflorescence' but more archaic in tone.

Kelly Says

This triple-suffix word (ex + florescence + ency) is a linguistic mouthful, which is probably why it lost out to the simpler 'efflorescence'—but it appeared frequently in Victorian scientific writing.

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