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effervesce

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Effervesce (verb) means to give off tiny bubbles of gas and fizz.

verb
1
To give off tiny bubbles of gas and fizz.
2
To escape from solution in a liquid in the form of bubbles.
3
To seem lively, cheerful and full of energy.
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Etymology

From Latin effervescere ("to boil up"); on the surface it analyses as ef- plus Latin ferv- plus -esce.

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What is the meaning of effervesce?
"effervesce" (verb) means to give off tiny bubbles of gas and fizz.
What is another word for effervesce?
Other words for "effervesce" include fizz, foam, sparkle, froth.
What is the opposite of effervesce?
Opposites of "effervesce" include flatten, subside.
What are the different meanings of effervesce?
"effervesce" has 3 main meanings: 1. To give off tiny bubbles of gas and fizz; 2. To escape from solution in a liquid in the form of bubbles; 3. To seem lively, cheerful and full of energy.

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