efflorescent

adjective

ef·​flo·​res·​cent

: forming or resembling an efflorescence : efflorescing

Word History

Etymology

French or L: French, from Latin efflorescent-, efflorescens, present participle of efflorescere

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Rhymes for efflorescent

• acquiescent
• adolescent
• arborescent
• coalescent
• convalescent
• deliquescent
• effervescent
• evanescent
• incandescent
• iridescent
• luminescent
• obsolescent