efflorescent en · ADJ
Etymology
From Latin efflōrēscēns. Compare French efflorescent. By surface analysis, effloresce + -ent.
Meanings
- Bursting into flower.
- Growing at a rapid rate; flourishing.
- Forming a white dust or efflorescence on the surface.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more efflorescent | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most efflorescent | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |