efflorescent, a.
(ɛflɒˈrɛsənt)
[ad. L. efflōrescent-em, pr. pple. of efflōrescere: see effloresce.]
1. Bot. That is efflorescing or blooming.
2. a. Resembling an efflorescence. b. Forming an efflorescence; appearing on the surface in a powdery deposit; also fig.
| 1818 Faraday Res. vii. (1848) 18 A slight efflorescent appearance was seen on the broken edge. 1876 Harley Mat. Med. 69 In combination..it is found efflorescent on the soil in some countries. 1878 Bates Centr. Amer. vi. 81 Gold..is found mostly efflorescent or disseminated in the mines of La Luz and S. Bernabé. 1879 G. Macdonald P. Faber I. x. 117 Deadening his touch with the efflorescent crusts..upon the dry bones of theology. |