effervescence
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ərˈvɛs 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.
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effervesce (ˌɛfəˈvɛs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —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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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| effervescent (ˌɛfəˈvɛsənt) | |
| —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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Word Origin & History
effervescence
1650s, "the action of boiling up," from Fr. effervescence, from L. effervescere, from ex- "out" + fervescere "begin to boil," from fervere "be hot, boil" (see brew). Figurative sense is from 1748.
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Science Dictionary
effervescence  (ěf'ər-věs'əns) Pronunciation Key
The bubbling of a solution due to the escape of gas. The gas may form by a chemical reaction, as in a fermenting liquid, or by coming out of solution after having been under pressure, as in a carbonated drink. |
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Example sentences
Acidity is a crucial component in sparkling wine, balancing the flavors and the effervescence with a sense of crisp liveliness.
Corea has always been a fount of clear effervescence at the piano, hair-trigger responsive and at his best in conversation.
Bubbles are engaging because of their effervescence.
Its slightly syrupy quality yields to effervescence.
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