Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Natural ebullition; that commotion of a fluid which takes place when some part of the mass flies off in a gaseous form, producing small bubbles: as, the effervescence or working of new wine, cider, or beer; the effervescence of a carbonate with nitric acid, in consequence of chemical action and decomposition producing carbon dioxid or carbonic-acid gas.
- noun Figuratively, strong excitement; manifestation of feeling.
- noun Synonyms See
ebullition .
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun A kind of natural ebullition; that commotion of a fluid which takes place when some part of the mass flies off in a gaseous form, producing innumerable small bubbles.
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- noun the
escape ofgas fromsolution in aliquid , especially the escape ofcarbon dioxide from acarbonated drink
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun the property of giving off bubbles
- noun the process of bubbling as gas escapes
Etymologies
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Examples
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Wherever she appeared, the vivid personality of Mrs. Stewart made a kind of effervescence which that indescribable entity, a vivid personality, is sure to keep fizzing about it.
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The "effervescence" he refers to was chlorine, which he proceeded to confine in a suitable vessel and examine more fully.
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Except in years he was not young; he could not manage to be "clubable"; he was serious and awkward at a supper party; he was altogether without the effervescence which is necessary in order to avoid flatness.
Michael 1903
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The effervescence which is appearing in all quarters, and the desertion of their followers, will frown them into silence -- at least for a while.
Life and Times of Washington, Volume 2 Revised, Enlarged, and Enriched John Frederick Schroeder 1852
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For the rest, that there is 'effervescence' who doubts?
The French Revolution Thomas Carlyle 1838
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The effervescence which is appearing in all quarters, and the desertion of their followers, will frown them into silence -- at least for a while.
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"I think the danger of bringing back the old cast is that it'll look like a stunt," admits Sinclair, who is quick to add, however, that Spelling brings a welcome "effervescence" to the show.
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"I think the danger of bringing back the old cast is that it'll look like a stunt," admits Sinclair, who is quick to add, however, that Spelling brings a welcome "effervescence" to the show.
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"I think the danger of bringing back the old cast is that it'll look like a stunt," admits Sinclair, who is quick to add, however, that Spelling brings a welcome "effervescence" to the show.
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"I think the danger of bringing back the old cast is that it'll look like a stunt," admits Sinclair, who is quick to add, however, that Spelling brings a welcome "effervescence" to the show.
dbmag9 commented on the word effervescence
A gentle bubbling, glowing or sparkling. This is what objects in happy memories do.
December 7, 2006