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hives vs efflorescence

efflorescence vs hives

hives and efflorescence both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hives Yes No No No
efflorescence Yes No No No
As nouns, efflorescence is a hypernym of hives; that is, efflorescence is a word with a broader meaning than hives:
  • hives: an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs
  • efflorescence: any red eruption of the skin
Other hypernyms of hives include rash, roseola, skin rash, hypersensitivity reaction.
hives (noun) efflorescence (noun)
an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs a powdery deposit on a surface
the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
any red eruption of the skin
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
Difference between hives and efflorescence

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