effervescence
pronunciation
How to pronounce effervescence in British English:
UK [ˌefəˈvesns]
How to pronounce effervescence in American English:
US
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- Noun:
- the process of bubbling as gas escapes
- the property of giving off bubbles
Word Origin
- effervescence (n.)
- 1650s, "the action of boiling up," from French effervescence (1640s), from Latin effervescentem, present participle of effervescere "to boil up, boil over," from ex- "out" (see ex-) + fervescere "begin to boil," from fervere "be hot, boil" (see brew). Figurative sense of "liveliness" is from 1748. Related: Effervescency.
Example
- 1. There is a limit to cider 's effervescence .
- 2. Much of that effervescence is associated with new chinese wealth .
- 3. This effervescence clearly worries its government , which has made it more difficult for buyers to delay mortgage payments and taken steps to deter speculative purchases .
- 4. Mr cohen speaks of " a most marvellous effervescence of jewish innovative communities , led in large part by conservative-trained rabbis " .