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- [ef-er-ves]
- /ˌɛf ərˈvɛs/
- /ˌef.əˈves/
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- [ef-er-ves]
- /ˌɛf ərˈvɛs/
Definitions of effervesce word
- verb without object effervesce to give off bubbles of gas, as fermenting liquors. 1
- verb without object effervesce to issue forth in bubbles. 1
- verb without object effervesce to show enthusiasm, excitement, liveliness, etc.: The parents effervesced with pride over their new baby. 1
- noun effervesce (of a liquid) give off bubbles. 1
- intransitive verb effervesce fizz 1
- verb effervesce (of a liquid) to give off bubbles of gas 0
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Origin of effervesce
First appearance:
before 1695 One of the 49% oldest English words
1695-1705; < Latin effervēscere, equivalent to ef- ef- + ferv- hot (see fervent) + -ēscere -esce
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Parts of speech for Effervesce
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effervesce popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
effervesce usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for effervesce
verb effervesce
- foam — a collection of minute bubbles formed on the surface of a liquid by agitation, fermentation, etc.: foam on a glass of beer.
- bubble — Bubbles are small balls of air or gas in a liquid.
- froth — an aggregation of bubbles, as on an agitated liquid or at the mouth of a hard-driven horse; foam; spume.
- hiss — to make or emit a sharp sound like that of the letter s prolonged, as a snake does, or as steam does when forced under pressure through a small opening.
- fizz — to make a hissing or sputtering sound; effervesce.
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