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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.

RELATED WORDS

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

Nearby words

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

Origin of effervesce

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

Related forms

ef·fer·ves·cence, noun
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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 Forms

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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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.
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