noun
ebullition
Ebullition (noun) means the process of a liquid boiling.
noun
1
The process of a liquid boiling.
2
A sudden, strong burst of feeling.
"To foreigners we often seem guileless and overchatty, an impression which is dispersed when they find that much of our friendliness is just the ebullition of the moment and does not carry with it any permanence of devotion."
— Mme. X. pseudonym, News of Chicago Society: Now That War’s Over, On with Full Dress, Men (1923)
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Etymology
Came into English from Old French ebullition, which developed from Latin ēbullītiō, itself from ēbulliō ("to boil").
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Rhymes for ebullition
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of ebullition?
"ebullition" (noun) means the process of a liquid boiling.
What is another word for ebullition?
Other words for "ebullition" include blowup, gush, outburst, effusion.
What is the opposite of ebullition?
Opposites of "ebullition" include cooling, subsidence, composure.
What are the different meanings of ebullition?
"ebullition" has 2 main meanings: 1. The process of a liquid boiling; 2. A sudden, strong burst of feeling.
