\Ef`flo*res"cent\, a. [F. efflorescent, L.
efflorescens, -entis, blooming, p. pr. of efflorescere. See
{Effloresce}, v. i.]
1. That effloresces, or is liable to effloresce on exposure;
   as, an efflorescent salt.
2. Covered with an efflorescence.