1. to burst forth or blossom; to come into flower or bloom
Usage: literary or formal; present participle of effloresce
2. (chemistry) to lose water or crystalline form, typically forming a powdery coating on a surface
Usage: technical; present participle of effloresce
3. to reach a peak or culmination; to flourish or develop fully
Usage: figurative; present participle of effloresce

Examples

• The garden was efflorescing with vibrant colors as spring arrived.
• The artist's talent was efflorescing during her most productive years.
• Salt crystals were efflorescing on the surface of the ancient wall.
• The movement was efflorescing into a powerful cultural force.
• Wildflowers were efflorescing across the meadow after the rain.
• The city's cultural scene was efflorescing with new galleries and theaters.