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effervescence

ef·fer·vesce
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ef-er-ves]
    • /ˌɛf ərˈvɛs/
    • /ˌef.əˈves.ənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ef-er-ves]
    • /ˌɛf ərˈvɛs/

Definitions of effervescence word

  • verb without object effervescence to give off bubbles of gas, as fermenting liquors. 1
  • verb without object effervescence to issue forth in bubbles. 1
  • verb without object effervescence to show enthusiasm, excitement, liveliness, etc.: The parents effervesced with pride over their new baby. 1
  • noun effervescence Bubbles in a liquid; fizz. 1

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Origin of effervescence

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 Effervescence

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

effervescence 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.
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Synonyms for effervescence

noun effervescence

  • froth — an aggregation of bubbles, as on an agitated liquid or at the mouth of a hard-driven horse; foam; spume.
  • sparkle — to issue in or as if in little sparks, as fire or light: The candlelight sparkled in the crystal.
  • ferment — Also called organized ferment. any of a group of living organisms, as yeasts, molds, and certain bacteria, that cause fermentation.
  • fermentation — the act or process of fermenting.
  • bubbling — a nearly spherical body of gas contained in a liquid.

Antonyms for effervescence

noun effervescence

  • dullness — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
  • flatness — horizontally level: a flat roof.
  • apathy — You can use apathy to talk about someone's state of mind if you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about anything.
  • sadness — affected by unhappiness or grief; sorrowful or mournful: to feel sad because a close friend has moved away.
  • sorrow — distress caused by loss, affliction, disappointment, etc.; grief, sadness, or regret.

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