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- Dictionaryef·fer·vesce/ˌefərˈves/
verb
- 1. (of a liquid) give off bubbles: "the waves seemed to effervesce as they swept by"
- 2. be vivacious and enthusiastic: "managers are supposed to effervesce with praise and encouragement" Similar
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EFFERVESCE definition: 1. If a liquid effervesces, it produces small bubbles. 2. If a liquid effervesces, it produces…. Learn more.
Effervesce means to give off bubbles of gas, as fermenting liquors, or to show enthusiasm, excitement, liveliness, etc. Learn more about the word history, derived forms and example sentences of effervesce.
Anything that bubbles in a foamy, frothy way can be said to effervesce. Soda poured over ice in a glass effervesces, and waves on a beach sometimes effervesce as they break, leaving tiny bubbles on the sand.
Effervesce means to give off bubbles of gas, to issue in bubbles from a liquid, or to exhibit great excitement. Learn the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and examples of effervesce in British and American English.
Effervesce means to produce small bubbles in a liquid, especially when acid or carbon dioxide is added. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation and usage of this word with synonyms and examples from literature and science.
Effervesce means to emit small bubbles of gas, as a carbonated or fermenting liquid, or to show high spirits or animation. See the origin, synonyms, translations and usage of the verb effervesce in different contexts.
