Effervesce
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɛf.əɹˈvɛs/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Effervesce is a verb meaning (intransitive, of a liquid) To emit small bubbles of dissolved gas; to froth or fizz.
Meaning
(intransitive, of a liquid) To emit small bubbles of dissolved gas; to froth or fizz.
More Meanings
- (intransitive, of a gas) To escape from solution in a liquid in the form of bubbles.
- (intransitive, figurative, of a person) To show high spirits.
Example Sentences
After some remonstrances, she takes up a champagne bottle, but is frightened by the sudden explosion of the cork, and drops it upon the floor. There the untasted liquor effervesces.
Word Forms
- effervesces
- effervescing
- effervesced
Synonyms for effervesce
Depending on context, synonyms include sparkle, froth, fizz, foam.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include froth, foam, fizz, sparkle, seethe, boil.
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