effervesce
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.
Origin of effervesce
1Other words from effervesce
- ef·fer·ves·cence, noun
Words Nearby effervesce
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How to use effervesce in a sentence
Kindness was ready in her mind; it but lacked the touch of an occasion to effervesce and crystallise.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson, Volume XXI | Robert Louis StevensonA wineglass of the cream to a tumbler of water, with sufficient carbonate of soda to make it effervesce.
My Pet Recipes, Tried and True | VariousThe Froh theme, too, is a trifle flat: it does not effervesce or sparkle: the "dewy splendour" of the Valkyrie music is not on it.
Richard Wagner | John F. RuncimanBefore using, it should be treated with dilute hydrochloric acid until it does not effervesce any more.
A wine-glass of the cream to a tumbler of water, with sufficient carbonate of soda to make it effervesce.
Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889 | Barkham Burroughs
British Dictionary definitions for effervesce
/ (ˌɛfəˈvɛs) /
(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
Origin of effervesce
1Derived forms of effervesce
- effervescible, adjective
- effervescingly, adverb
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