efflorescent

[ ef-luh-res-uhnt ]

adjective

1. efflorescing; blossoming.
2. Chemistry.
   1. subject to efflorescence.
   2. covered with or forming an efflorescence.

Word History and Origins

Origin of efflorescent¹

1810–20; < Latin efflōrēscent- (stem of efflōrēscēns ), present participle of efflōrēscere to effloresce; -ent

Example Sentences

To be so near the reality, the literal flesh and blood of what had been a long series of efflorescent dreams, quite stirred him.

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It is sometimes efflorescent, sometimes crystallized, but oftener confusedly mixed with clay and sand.

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Their edges should be smeared with candle-grease, to prevent the salt creeping over them by efflorescent vegetation.

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Gilfoyle's forgotten affections came back to life, expanding and efflorescent.

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This salt, in its efflorescent state, exists extensively in the limestone caves of Missouri and Arkansas.

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