effervescence

[ ĕf′ər-vĕs′əns ]
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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.

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Words related to effervescence

froth, sparkle, ferment, fermentation, bubbles, ebullition, excitement, joy, ebullience, exhilaration, vitality, vim, liveliness, gaiety, zing, animation, exuberance, buoyancy, happiness, volatility

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