Effervescing: meaning, definitions and examples

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effervescing

 

[ ˌɛfərˈvɛsɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

bubbling state

Effervescing refers to the process of producing bubbles of gas or foam, typically in a liquid. It is often associated with carbonated beverages, where the release of carbon dioxide produces a fizzy effect. The term can also relate to any situation where something is bubbling up or overflowing with energy and excitement. In chemistry, effervescence is the escape of gas from a liquid, which can occur during a reaction. It is a common phenomenon in daily life, particularly when opening fizzy drinks.

Synonyms

bubbling, fizzing, foaming, frothing.

Examples of usage

  • The soda was effervescing as I opened the cap.
  • The mixture began effervescing after adding the vinegar.
  • The champagne was effervescing, creating a joyful atmosphere.
  • She watched the volcano effervescing with bubbling lava.
  • Effervescing bubbles floated to the surface of the water.

Translations

Translations of the word "effervescing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 efervescente

🇮🇳 बुलबुला उठाना

🇩🇪 sprudelnd

🇮🇩 berbuih

🇺🇦 шипучий

🇵🇱 musujący

🇯🇵 発泡する

🇫🇷 effervescent

🇪🇸 efervescente

🇹🇷 kabarcıklı

🇰🇷 거품이 이는

🇸🇦 فوار

🇨🇿 šumivý

🇸🇰 šumivý

🇨🇳 起泡的

🇸🇮 mehurčkast

🇮🇸 loftandi

🇰🇿 көпіршікті

🇬🇪 ბუშტოვანი

🇦🇿 köpüklü

🇲🇽 efervescente

Etymology

The word 'effervescing' originates from the Latin word 'effervescere', which means 'to boil up or to bubble up'. This Latin term is formed from 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'fervescere', which is a variant of 'fervere', meaning 'to boil' or 'to be hot'. The term has been used in English since the 16th century, mainly in the context of chemistry and natural sciences. Over time, the application of the term has expanded to describe various processes in both scientific and everyday contexts where gas is released from a liquid, leading to bubbling or fizzing. More recently, the playful use of the word has been adopted in colloquial expressions to describe moments of excitement or vivacity, making the term more versatile in modern language.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,422, 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.