The clouded appearance which varnish sometimes takes upon the surface of a picture.
A yellowish deposit or powdery coating which appears on well-tanned leather.
To produce or yield blossoms; to blossom; to flower or be in flower.
To cause to blossom; to make flourish.
Look of a semi-dry painted surface showing a multicolored hue. On masonry, it is the white, powdery deposits that are the soluble salts that have been dissolved by water and have moved to the surface. Repair of this requires that the powder be brushed off and the residue removed with a diluted solution of muriatic acid since it cannot be painted over.
A waxy coating on fruit, leaves or stems.
(r) a liquid or solid material that has migrated to the surface of a rubber and generally changes the surface appearance.
also known as plume, this is a naturally occurring phenomenon in which a fine white powder appears on the cigar. This is common in the cigar aging process of cigars. The oils that exude from the tobacco cause the bloom. Is sometime confused with mold, which is blue and cannot be wiped away from the cigar. Some consider bloom a sign of a well-aged cigar.
Soft, downy mold growth on the surface of cheese, e.g. Brie.
A fine gray-brown dust on chocolate that has been stored too hot or too long. Cocoa butter bloom does not change the flavor or texture of chocolate. Sugar bloom, when sugar crystals separate from the chocolate, creates a gritty layer.
A grayish film on chocolate that develops when chocolate has been exposed to warm temperatures, extreme changes of temperature or poor tempering. Sugar bloom results in a rough texture and appearance and is caused by high humidity.
A whitish covering; usually on new shoot growth or fruit.
A natural mealy or waxy coating covering the leaves of some house plants.
Physical Properties and Testing Light-coloured haze that can appear on the surface of a material due to the migration of ingredients with low compatibility.
A waxy covering on surfaces, such as fruits and leaves; usually results in a bluish color.
A bluish cast which forms on the surface of some films. Blooming is caused by the deposition of a thin film of foreign materials such as smoke, dust or oil, or by the exudation of a component of the paint film.
the treatment of a camera lens with special transparent fluoride coating to reduce reflection
Either the flower of a plant or a whitish coating on leaves or stems.
The thin layer of wax that covers the skins of grapes and gives them a matt appearance when fresh and a bluish, powdery appearance when dried. It reduces the rate of water loss from the skins.
A surface coating on a plastic bottle that comes from ingredients such as plasticizers, lubricants, antistatic agents.
1. flower. 2. waxy; coating on a leaf stem, or pod surface producing a dusty appearance. bloom time - the time period between when the first flower of a stem or clump opens or is receptive to pollination and the last flower is open or receptive.
(a) flower, or (b) fine powdery coating.
The waxy, water-resistant layer which forms on the outside of ripe grapes. Yeast cells are found in the bloom.
A white or milky haze on an oil painting. It is caused by water vapor in the painting varnish.
A natural part of the ageing process; the result of oils exuding from the tobacco. It usually appears as a fine whitish powder and can be easily brushed off, unlike bluish-coloured mould which stains the wrapper and spoils a good cigar.
A harmless, fine white powder that forms on the wrapper of the cigar. This naturally occurring phenomenon is caused by oils in the tobacco leaves rising to the surface during a cigar's aging process. Bloom can be gently brushed off a cigar. Also called plume, bloom indicates the cigar is alive and maturing inside a well-maintained humidor. Some consider the presence of bloom as a sign of a well-aged cigar. It is also indicative of a stronger smoke. Bloom should not be confused with cigar mold, which is bluish-green and stains the wrapper. Mold cannot be wiped off a cigar.
a whitish, powdery coating.
a) On metals, a loose, flower-like corrosion product which forms when certain metals are exposed to a moist environment. b) On paintings, a cloudy appearance on the varnish of the painting, probably caused by the presence of moisture on the surface of the paint or in the varnish itself at the time of original varnishing. c) On other organic objects, a term used to describe the visible appearance of active mould spores.
Undesirable, whitish deposit that appears on a painted surface after respraying.
flowering, as indicated by the shedding or caps; the waxy coating on grape berries, which gives a frosted appearance to dark - coloured varieties.
Pale, waxy, irregularly shaped stains that appear within the varnish of a piece of furniture. Bloom is caused when the varnish is applied on a cool damp day. Over time a milky haze appears on the surface the furniture.
Bloom (often called plume) refers to the slow rising of essential oils to the surface of the cigar. It first appears on the surface of the cigar as tiny crystals and will eventually make the cigar appear dusty. A more advanced bloom gives an opaque white look to the entire cigar. Bloom is not harmful to cigars. It is an indication that the cigar has been maintained at a 70+% realtive humidity for a long period of time. Many smokers prefer a cigar in the bloom state.
A live as opposed to dull looking tea leaf caused by the fine hairs together with the varnish-like film on the outside of the leaf. The bloom can be removed by faulty sorting and is often completely absent in Broken Pekoe and Pekoe Fanning grades which have been through certain types of cutters.
A waxy coating found on stems, leaves, flowers and fruits, usually of a grayish cast and easily removed.
The vitality and finish of a coat in good condition.
the organic process of bearing flowers; "you will stop all bloom if you let the flowers go to seed"
a powdery deposit on a surface
produce or yield flowers; "The cherry tree bloomed"
an individual flower, one to a stem
A bluish haze of a film usually caused by insufficient drying of the oil stain before top coating.
A thin, greasy film on the surface of a plastic film or pan usually caused by the exudation of an additive. Slip additives are designed to migrate or bloom to the surface of films.
The shine of a healthy coat.
1] A milky haze on the surface of a coating film usually caused by rapid solvent evaporation resulting in condensation of moisture on the film.[2] A stain on glass as a result of atmospheric action.[3] An iridescence on the surface of a transparent silver stain.
Before the grapes are formed, the cluster "blooms" with small flowers that become berries. During this time the vines are vulnerable to shatter caused by wind, rain, hail or extreme temperatures.
A dusty or milky looking deposit caused by migration of a liquid or solid to the surface occuring sometime after curring
The characteristically grey film that forms on the outside of solid chocolate. This occurs when chocolate is stored at temperatures higher than 25°C and is caused when the cocoa butter begins to melt and rise to the surface. It does not affect the flavour but has an unappealing appearance.
A bluish haze of a film usually caused by insufficient drying time of the oil stain before topcoating.
The fine, waxy-looking powder - usually white - that covers all or part of a plant.
A cloudy, greasy film on the surface of a plastic part or film usually caused by the extraction of an additive, such as a lubricant, stabilizer, etc.
Cocoa butter, the fatty part of chocolate, can solidify into different crystalline forms at different temperatures. This means that untempered chocolate is vulnerable to changes in temperature. Chocolate must be tempered to stabilize it before use, or crystals may form, causing what is called "bloom". This can appear as a white film on the surface of chocolate, and in some cases the chocolate may become soft or crumbly. While bloom is unwanted, it is not harmful and chocolate with bloom is still safe to eat.
A bluish fluorescent coat which forms on the surface of some films.
fat bloom: The white cast sometimes appearing on the surface of the chocolate (cocoa butter), resulting from poor tempering or exposure of the chocolate to incorrect temperatures. While usually undesirable, the product is safe to eat. sugar bloom: When condensation forms on the surface of chocolate, it combines with sugars present to create a syrup. Large sugar crystals remain on the surface of the chocolate when the moisture then evaporates.
A surface film on glass resulting from atmospheric attack or deposition by smoke or other vapours.
A discoloration or change in appearance of the surface of a rubber product caused by the migration of a liquid or a solid to the surface (sulfur bloom or wax bloom). *This does not affect the performance of the seal.
a whitish powder which covers a usually waxy surface, but is easily rubbed off, e.g., on prune or plum.
A harmless white film or spots on the wrapper caused by oils in the tobacco rising to the surface. This also indicates a stronger smoke. Also, called Plume.
A foggy, whitish (or blue-white), dull surface effect which forms on varnished paintings. See Removal of Bloom
(1) An easily smudged powdery or waxy coating, generally whitish or bluish, found on certain leaves and fruits. (2) A synonym for flower.
A term commonly used to describe the beauty and freshness of a cow in early lactation. A dairy cow in bloom has a smooth hair coat and presents evidence of milking ability (dairy character).
Dogs in top condition are in full bloom; glossiness of coat
Flowering of the grapevines. Bloom is also a waxy substance found on the skins of grapes.
Usually used to describe a flaw in varnishes where a whitish clouding appears, often due to moisture being trapped beneath the dried varnish.
Also referred to as plume, this is a white film or spots caused by the oils in the tobacco rising to the surface of a cigar's wrapper. It is harmless, and usually indicated a strong tasting smoke.
Waxy coating on the surface of mature grape berries; dark colored varieties have a frosted appearance
a discoloration or change in appearance of the surface of a rubber product caused by the migration of a liquid or solid to the surface. Examples: sulfur bloom, wax bloom. Not to be confused with dust on the surface from external sources.
A powdery, whitish coating on leaves, stems, or fruit.
The moist coating that protects the freshly laid egg, it dries so quickly it is hard to see.
A.K.A Plume; A naturally occurring phenomenon in the cigar aging process, also called plume, caused by the oils that exude from the tobacco. It appears as a fine white powder and can be brushed off. Not to be confused with mold, which is bluish and stains the wrapper.
Formation of a white mist in the paint film which usually occurs during the drying process in cold or high humidity conditions, such as dew formation, thereby reducing the lustre or deforming its depth of colour. May also refer to a deposit of foreign matter on a finished surface eg: smoke, dust etc
the sheen of a healthy coat
Grayish or whitish spots or streaks on chocolate. "Fat bloom" occurs when the cocoa butter separates and rises to the top of the chocolate. "Sugar bloom" occurs when the sugar crystallizes and rises to the top of the chocolate. Bloom strongly affects appearance, but only slightly affects taste.
A visible exudation or efflorescence on the surface of the material.
The whitish appearance of some stems and leaves, similar to that on a freshly picked plum.
A film on the surface of an oil painting that has been improperly varnished or stored. Appearing firstly as an opaque blue tinge, it then turns white, yellow, and eventually black as the condition (sometimes known as a 'chill') advances.
A fine white powder that forms on the wrapper of the cigar caused by the oils that exude from the tobacco. It can be gently brushed off with a small camel hairbrush, though there is no need to do this. Bloom indicates the cigar is alive, maturing as it should inside a well-maintained humidor. Bloom should not be confused with mold. Mold is a bluish-green and stains the wrapper. Mold usually indicates a humidor is too warm or has excessive levels of humidity.
A waxy powder covering a surface.
1. The moist, protective coating on a freshly laid egg that dries so fast you rarely see it. 2. Peak condition in an exhibition bird.
Migration of a liquid or solid to the surface of an O-ring resulting in a dusty or milky looking deposit. This discoloration DOES NOT adversely affect material performance.
A deposit like the bloom on a grape which sometimes forms on gloss ink or varnish films, causing loss of gloss and dulling of the colour. Sometimes bloom may be removed by wiping with a damp cloth. It is usually the result of too rapid solvent evaporation which causes condensation of moisture on the surface.
A milky surface discoloration caused by the migration of certain compound components (such as antiozonants) to the rubber's surface after molding or storage. The waxy film serves as a protective coating shielding the part from oxidation. This discoloration DOES NOT adversely affect material performance.