Efflorescent

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003607",
  "term": "Efflorescent",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Describing a crystalline hydrate that spontaneously loses water of crystallization to the atmosphere. This process occurs when the vapor pressure of the hydrate is greater than the partial pressure of water vapor in the surrounding air. Sodium carbonate decahydrate is a common example of an efflorescent substance.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 971. 'Glossary of terms related to pharmaceutics (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 983 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-04-10-14)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/efflorescent/"
}