Used in construction or geology, not in everyday conversation.

Technical Term

Indicates a visual problem on surfaces; can be a sign of dampness.

Visual Cue

Occurs on stone, concrete, or brick surfaces, not on metals or plastics.

Used metaphorically in literature to represent growth or beauty.

Often associated with springtime and renewal in literary contexts.

Symbolizes personal development or maturity in abstract uses.

Not just beginning, but reaching a more complex or refined state.

Used to describe a sudden skin change, implies a need for medical attention.

Can refer to harmless rashes, not just serious medical issues.

 Now, oddly enough, this efflorescence of culture is not what we usually refer to as civilization.