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- Latin · derived fromalbescens
- English todayalbescence
Mid 18th century. From Latin albescens, present participle of albescō. By surface analysis, Latin alb(us) + -escence.
Words from the same roots
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albescence
Today it means: The act of becoming white; whitening. Full definition →
Latin albescens