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High-accuracy Spelling — Choose the correctly spelled scientific/technical term (Eflorescence, Efllorescence, Efflorescence, Efflorascence) and explain morphological cues.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Efflorescence

Explanation:


Given data

  • Target word relates to crystallization/mineral growth: ‘‘efflorescence’’.
  • Options: Eflorescence, Efllorescence, Efflorescence, Efflorascence.


Concept/Approach
Check the standard prefix and root: ‘‘ef(f)-’’ + ‘‘flor’’ (flower) + ‘‘-escence’’ (state/process). Only one matches exactly.


Option-by-option analysis
Eflorescence — missing one ‘‘f’’ in the prefix; incorrect.Efllorescence — has ‘‘fll’’ sequence; incorrect doubling pattern.Efflorescence — correct spelling with double ‘‘f’’ and ‘‘-escence’’ ending. ✅Efflorascence — wrong suffix; should be ‘‘-escence’’, not ‘‘-ascence’’; incorrect.


Common pitfalls
Confusion over double consonants and the scientific suffix ‘‘-escence’’ is common—memorize the full chunk.


Final Answer
Efflorescence

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