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effervescence

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ef·fer·vesce  (fr-vs)
intr.v. ef·fer·vesced, ef·fer·vesc·ing, ef·fer·vesc·es
1. To emit small bubbles of gas, as a carbonated or fermenting liquid.
2. To escape from a liquid as bubbles; bubble up.
3. To show high spirits or animation.

[Latin effervscere : ex-, up, out; see ex- + fervscere, to start boiling, inchoative of fervre, to boil; see bhreu- in Indo-European roots.]

effer·vescence, effer·vescen·cy n.
effer·vescent adj.
effer·vescent·ly adv.

effervescence  (fr-vsns)
The bubbling of a solution due to the escape of gas. The gas may form by a chemical reaction, as in a fermenting liquid, or by coming out of solution after having been under pressure, as in a carbonated drink.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.effervescence - the process of bubbling as gas escapes
natural action, natural process, action, activity - a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings); "the action of natural forces"; "volcanic activity"
2.effervescence - the property of giving off bubbles
gaseousness - having the consistency of a gas

effervescence
noun
1. liveliness, enthusiasm, excitement, vitality, animation, exuberance, high spirits, buoyancy, exhilaration, gaiety, brio, zing (informal), vivacity, ebullience, vim (slang), pizzazz or pizazz (informal) a man of great effervescence and magnetism
2. bubbling, sparkle, foam, foaming, fizz, ferment, froth, frothing, fermentation drink bottled water without natural or added effervescence
Translations
effervescence [ˌefəˈvesns] Nefervescencia f
effervescence [ˌɛfərˈvɛsəns] n [person] → entrain m
effervescence
n (lit)Sprudeln nt; (fig)Überschäumen nt, → überschäumendes Temperament
effervescence [ˌɛfəˈvɛsns] neffervescenza
effervescence [ˌɛfəˈvɛsns] neffervescenza


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It is the bribe for living, the champagne of the blood, the effervescence of the ferment--that makes some men think holy thoughts, and other men to see God or to create him when they cannot see him.
This effervescence made her flit with a bird-like movement, rather than walk by her mother's side.
Having vented their valor in this fierce effervescence, the Bannack braves gradually calmed down, lowered their crests, smoothed their ruffled feathers, and betook themselves to sleep, without placing a single guard over their camp; so that, had the Blackfeet taken them at their word, but few of these braggart heroes might have survived for any further boasting.
 
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