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effervesce Definition

ef·fer·vesce (ef′ər ves′)

intransitive verb -·vesced′, -·vesc′·ing

  1. to give off gas bubbles, as carbonated beverages; bubble; foam
  2. to rise and come out in bubbles, as gas in a liquid
  3. to be lively and high-spirited

Etymology: L effervescere, to boil up, foam up < ex-, out + fervescere, to begin to boil < fervere, to boil: see fervent

effervesce Synonyms

effervesce

v.

fizz, foam, froth; see bubble.

effervesce Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

slightly: It effervesces slightly in dilute hydrochloric acid thus indicating calcite cement.