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effervesce

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ef·fer·vesce

   [ef-er-ves]
verb (used without object), -vesced, -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.
Origin:
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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effervesce (ˌɛfəˈvɛs)
 
—vb
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
 
[C18: from Latin effervescere to foam up, from fervescere to begin to boil, from fervēre to boil, ferment]
 
effer'vescible
 
—adj
 
effer'vescingly
 
—adv

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effervesce
1702, from L. effervescere (see effervescence).
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