albescence en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ælˈbɛsəns/
Etymology
Mid 18th century. From Latin albescens, present participle of albescō. By surface analysis, Latin alb(us) + -escence.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) The act of becoming white; whitening.
- (uncountable, usually) Whitishness.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| albescences | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
erubescence · virescence · cerulescence · nigrescence · flavescence
Relateds
Translations (2)
bg побеляване (act of becoming white) · fi valkeneminen (act of becoming white)