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.

Nearby words

efferent duct, efferent glomerular arteriole, efferent nerve, efferent vessel, efferently, effervesce, effervescence, effervescent, effervescent salt, effete, effetely

Origin of effervesce

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

Related formsef·fer·ves·cence, noun

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Examples from the Web for effervescence

Cider boasts acidity and (generally) effervescence, both of which cleanse the palate and add brightness and lift to rich dishes.
What the Pilgrims Drank on Thanksgiving|Jordan Salcito|November 28, 2013|DAILY BEAST
A lot of people find the effervescence fun in its early stages.
You Say You Want a Revolution?|Christopher Dickey|June 23, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Lisbeth stood still awhile, drawing deep breaths and letting the sweet air and the effervescence of spring stream in upon her.
Lisbeth Longfrock|Hans Aanrud
An evident allusion to its effervescence; whilst the words ‘straw doublet’ most likely refer to the covering of the flask.
A History of Champagne|Henry Vizetelly

The two Canadians were dumb with surprise; the effervescence, however, gradually calmed, and silence was re-established.
The Queen of the Savannah|Gustave Aimard
By degrees the effervescence of little Ireland, in which strange land his fortune had been cast, began to steal into his blood.
The Art of Disappearing|John Talbot Smith
The publication of the convention produced an effervescence not less formidable in the camps.
Memoirs of the Private Life, Return, and Reign of Napoleon in 1815, Vol. II|Fleury de Chaboulon.

British Dictionary definitions for effervescence

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 Formseffervescible, 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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Word Origin and History for effervescence (1 of 2)

effervescence

1650s, "the action of boiling up," from French effervescence (1640s), from Latin effervescentem, present participle of effervescere "to boil up, boil over," from ex- "out" (see ex-) + fervescere "begin to boil," from fervere "be hot, boil" (see brew). Figurative sense of "liveliness" is from 1748. Related: Effervescency.

Word Origin and History for effervescence (1 of 2)

effervesce

1702, from Latin effervescere (see effervescence). Related: Effervesced; effervescing.

Science definitions for effervescence

effervescence

[ ĕf′ər-vĕs′əns ]

The bubbling of a solution due to the escape of gas. The gas may form by a chemical reaction, as in a fermenting liquid, or by coming out of solution after having been under pressure, as in a carbonated drink.

effervesce

verb (used without object), ef·fer·vesced, ef·fer·vesc·ing.

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effervesce

verb (intr)

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effervescence

Word Origin and History for effervescence (1 of 2)

effervesce

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effervescence