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effervesce

[ ef-er-ves ]

verb (used without object)

, ef·fer·vesced, ef·fer·vesc·ing.
  1. to give off bubbles of gas, as fermenting liquors.
  2. to issue forth in bubbles.
  3. to show enthusiasm, excitement, liveliness, etc.:

    The parents effervesced with pride over their new baby.



effervesce

/ ˌɛfəˈvɛs /

verb

  1. (of a liquid) to give off bubbles of gas
  2. (of a gas) to issue in bubbles from a liquid
  3. to exhibit great excitement, vivacity, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • ˌefferˈvescible, adjective
  • ˌefferˈvescingly, adverb
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Other Words From

  • effer·vescence noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of effervesce1

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

Origin of effervesce1

C18: from Latin effervescere to foam up, from fervescere to begin to boil, from fervēre to boil, ferment
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Example Sentences

Kindness was ready in her mind; it but lacked the touch of an occasion to effervesce and crystallise.

A wineglass of the cream to a tumbler of water, with sufficient carbonate of soda to make it effervesce.

The Froh theme, too, is a trifle flat: it does not effervesce or sparkle: the "dewy splendour" of the Valkyrie music is not on it.

Before 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.

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