effer'vescently
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effervescent (ˌɛfəˈvɛsənt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | (of a liquid) giving off bubbles of gas; bubbling |
| 2. | high-spirited; vivacious |
| effer'vescence | |
| —n | |
| effer'vescently | |
| —adv | |
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Effer'vescently
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