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

Derived Forms

• ˌefferˈvescible, adjective
• ˌefferˈvescingly, adverb

Other Words From

• effer·vescence noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of effervesce¹

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

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

Example Sentences

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

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

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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.

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Before using, it should be treated with dilute hydrochloric acid until it does not effervesce any more.

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

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