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effervesce

[ ef-er-ves ]
/ ˌɛf ərˈvɛs /
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verb (used without object), ef·fer·vesced, ef·fer·vesc·ing.
to give off bubbles of gas, as fermenting liquors.
to issue forth in bubbles.
to show enthusiasm, excitement, liveliness, etc.: The parents effervesced with pride over their new baby.
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Origin of effervesce

1695–1705; <Latin effervēscere, equivalent to ef-ef- + ferv- hot (see fervent) + -ēscere-esce

OTHER WORDS FROM effervesce

ef·fer·ves·cence, noun

Words nearby effervesce

effeminacy, effeminate, effeminize, effendi, efferent, effervesce, effervescence, effervescent, effete, efficacious, efficacity
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Words related to effervesce

bubble, foam, froth

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British Dictionary definitions for effervesce

effervesce
/ (ˌɛfəˈvɛs) /
verb (intr)
(of a liquid) to give off bubbles of gas
(of a gas) to issue in bubbles from a liquid
to exhibit great excitement, vivacity, etc

Derived forms of effervesce

effervescible, adjectiveeffervescingly, adverb

Word Origin for effervesce

C18: from Latin effervescere to foam up, from fervescere to begin to boil, from fervēre to boil, ferment
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