Define efflorescence with suitable examples?

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When we exposed some crystal substance to dry air for a short time. It loses wholly or partly its water of crystallisation. This property of such a substance is efflorescence.
Example: Na₂CO₃_.H₂O(Sodium carbonate monohydrate)
This is also called Washing Soda When we are exposed to air it loses its water content.

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