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effervescent
[ ef-er-ves-uhnt ]
/ ËÉf ÉrËvÉs Ént /
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Origin of effervescent
First recorded in 1675â85; from Latin effervÄscent- (stem of effervÄscÄns ), present participle of effervÄscere to effervesce; see -ent
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British Dictionary definitions for effervescent
effervescent
/ (ËÉfÉËvÉsÉnt) /
adjective
(of a liquid) giving off bubbles of gas; bubbling
high-spirited; vivacious
Derived forms of effervescent
effervescence, nouneffervescently, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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