effervesce

[ ef-er-ves ]
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verb (used without object),ef·fer·vesced, ef·fer·vesc·ing.
  1. to give off bubbles of gas, as fermenting liquors.

  2. to issue forth in bubbles.

  1. to show enthusiasm, excitement, liveliness, etc.: The parents effervesced with pride over their new baby.

Origin of effervesce

1
1695–1705; <Latin effervēscere, equivalent to ef-ef- + ferv- hot (see fervent) + -ēscere-esce

Other words from effervesce

  • ef·fer·ves·cence, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for effervesce

effervesce

/ (ˌɛfəˈvɛs) /


verb(intr)
  1. (of a liquid) to give off bubbles of gas

  2. (of a gas) to issue in bubbles from a liquid

  1. to exhibit great excitement, vivacity, etc

Origin of effervesce

1
C18: from Latin effervescere to foam up, from fervescere to begin to boil, from fervēre to boil, ferment

Derived forms of effervesce

  • effervescible, adjective
  • effervescingly, adverb

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