The delicate, powdery coating upon certain growing or newly-gathered fruits or leaves, as on grapes, plums, etc
The overproduction of tiny, microscopic plants (algae) in surface waters, often forming a green "scum " Triggered by nutrient pollution, excessive algal blooms cause oxygen depletion which, in extreme cases, may lead to fish kills (see surface water, nutrient pollution)
an unusually dense and visible growth of organisms (algae or phytoplankton) in water, resulting from proliferation caused by increased nutrients (e g phosphorus), possibly toxic and reducing oxygen in water
Fat bloom - the white cast and soft texture which is the result of poor tempering or exposure of the chocolate to high temperatures; while visually undesirable, the product is safe to eat
The code name given to the third-generation Brocade Fabric ASIC This ASIC is used in SilkWorm switches 3000 series and beyond
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 rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health the best time of youth produce or yield flowers; "The cherry tree bloomed
Material which has diffused to the surface of rubber to give a cloudy or milky discoloration It does not usually impair usefulness
In bread baking, the word bloom refers to the nice attractive, brownish color of the crust on a properly baked loaf of bread Delicious and picture perfect (see zip-a-dee-do-da)