erubescence

== English == === Alternative forms === erubescency === Etymology === Mid 18th century. From Latin erubescens, from erubesco, from ex- +‎ rubesco. Compare French érubescence. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌɛɹʊˈbɛsəns/, /ˌɛɹuˈbɛsəns/ === Noun === erubescence (usually uncountable, plural erubescences) The act of becoming red; reddening. Redness of the skin or surface of anything; a blushing. Reddishness. ==== Coordinate terms ==== albescence (“becoming white”), cerulescence (“becoming blue”), flavescence (“becoming yellow”), nigrescence (“becoming black”), virescence (“becoming green”) ==== Related terms ==== erubescent