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.)
Resources and Citations
- ICOMOS-ISCS: Illustrated glossary on stone deterioration patterns