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Also found in:Dictionary,Thesaurus,Medical,Wikipedia. [‚ef·ər′ves·əns] (chemistry) The bubbling of a solution of an element or chemical compound as the result of the emission of gas without the application of heat; for example, the escape of carbon dioxide from carbonated water. ...
Efflorescence is a common problem in concrete and masonry block foundations. The white fuzzy stuff you see along the inside and outside of your basement wall is efflorescence. As water evaporates from the surface of the unit the mineral deposits are left behind, thus efflorescence crystals can gr...