BLOOM

n. Blum. Goth., blôma. Ger., Blüthe. 1. In chemistry. a term applied to certain native metallic oxides, also the ma of wrought iron before it has been rolled into bars, ete. [A, 1, 347. 2. In botany, a flower, also the state of being in flower. [A, 302. 8. The delicate powdery coating of certain fruits, flowers, ete. [A, 802.] 4. An attractive appearance of health (in the complexion).— Antimony b. See under ANTIMONY.—Arsenic b. See ARSENO LITE.