effervesce
[ ef-er-ves ]
/ ˌɛf ərˈvɛs /
verb (used without object), ef·fer·vesced, ef·fer·vesc·ing.
to give off bubbles of gas, as fermenting liquors.
to issue forth in bubbles.
to show enthusiasm, excitement, liveliness, etc.: The parents effervesced with pride over their new baby.
Origin of effervesce
OTHER WORDS FROM effervesce
ef·fer·ves·cence, nounWords nearby effervesce
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British Dictionary definitions for effervesce
effervesce
/ (ˌɛfəˈvɛs) /
verb (intr)
(of a liquid) to give off bubbles of gas
(of a gas) to issue in bubbles from a liquid
to exhibit great excitement, vivacity, etc
Derived forms of effervesce
effervescible, adjective effervescingly, adverbWord Origin for effervesce
C18: from Latin
effervescere to foam up, from
fervescere to begin to boil, from
fervēre to boil, ferment