Subflorescence

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Subflorescence
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Description

Efflorescence of salt crystals below the surface of a material such as masonry. Subflorescence crystals are formed when water percolates or rises through a material subsequently depositing dissolved salts as the moisture evaporates.

Synonyms and Related Terms

cryptoflorescence; subeflorescência (Port.)

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