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English
Etymology
From L. term|effervesco|efferv�sc�|boil up

Pronunciation
a|RP IPA|/��f��v�s�nt/, SAMPA|/%Ef@"vEs@nt/
a|US IPA|/��f��v�s�nt/, SAMPA|/%Ef@`"vEs@nt/
audio|en-us-effervescent.ogg|Audio (US)
rhymes|�s�nt

Adjective
en-adj

1. context|of a liquid Giving off bubbles; fizzy.
2. Vivacious and enthusiastic.

Related terms
effervesce
effervescence

Translations

Dutch: bruisend, bruisende
Finnish: kupliva, räiskyvä

Category:Liquids

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