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Effervesce: meaning, definitions and examples

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effervesce

 

[ หŒษ›fษ™หˆvษ›s ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in a liquid

To bubble, hiss, and foam as gas escapes; to show liveliness or exhilaration.

Synonyms

bubble, fizz, foam.

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Word Description / Examples
effervesce

Typically used in formal or scientific discussions to describe a liquid that produces bubbles when a chemical reaction occurs.

  • The solution began to effervesce as the two substances reacted
bubble

Commonly used in everyday language to describe the formation of bubbles in any liquid. This word can be used in a variety of contexts, including cooking, cleaning, and nature.

  • When you boil water, it starts to bubble
  • The children loved to blow bubbles with their bubble wands
fizz

Often used to describe the hissing sound and bubbles formed in carbonated drinks, making it suitable for casual and informal contexts.

  • The soda began to fizz as soon as she opened the can
  • I love the fizz of sparkling water
foam

Used to describe a mass of small bubbles formed on the surface of a liquid. Common in contexts related to food (like coffee and beer) and cleaning products.

  • The cappuccino had a thick layer of foam on top
  • The detergent produced a lot of foam in the sink

Examples of usage

  • The champagne effervesced in the glass.
  • The soda effervesced when I opened the bottle.
Context #2 | Verb

with emotions

To be lively, cheerful, or enthusiastic.

Synonyms

bubble, radiate, sparkle.

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effervesce

This word is often used to describe a liquid that produces bubbles and becomes bubbly, but can also describe a person who is lively and full of energy.

  • The soda began to effervesce as soon as it was opened.
  • She seemed to effervesce with excitement as she shared her news.
bubble

Used primarily to describe the process of forming bubbles in a liquid, but can also be used metaphorically to describe someone feeling strong emotions internally.

  • The water started to bubble as it reached boiling point.
  • He tried to stay calm, but anger began to bubble inside him.
radiate

Typically used to describe something that releases energy, light, or heat, but can also be used to describe a person who emits a strong feeling or quality.

  • The sun radiates warmth and light.
  • She seemed to radiate happiness whenever she entered the room.
sparkle

Commonly used to describe something that shines with brilliant flashes of light, it can also describe a person who is vivacious or exceptionally enthusiastic.

  • The diamond began to sparkle under the bright lights.
  • His eyes seemed to sparkle with excitement at the prospect of the adventure.

Examples of usage

  • She effervesced with joy when she heard the good news.
  • His personality effervesces with positive energy.

Translations

Translations of the word "effervesce" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น efervescer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคนเคพเคฐ เคฌเคจเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sprudeln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berbuih

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะธะฟั–ั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ musowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆณก็ซ‹ใค (ใ‚ใ‚ใ ใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท effervescer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ efervescer

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fokurdamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐํ’ˆ์ด ์ผ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠููˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกumฤ›t

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกumieลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ตทๆณก (qว pร o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ peniti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ freysa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะฑั–ะบั‚ะตะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒฃแƒฆแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรถpรผklษ™nmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ efervescer

Etymology

The word 'effervesce' originated from the Latin word 'effervescere', which means 'to boil up'. The term was first used in English in the early 17th century. The concept of effervescence is commonly associated with the bubbling and fizzing of carbonated drinks, but it has also been extended to describe the lively and enthusiastic nature of people or things.

See also: effervescence, effervescent.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,695, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.