ef·fer·ves·cence
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Definition of effervescence
1
: the property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing
They produced a still wine …, then put it through a second fermentation to raise the alcohol level and create the effervescence.— Jim Gordon
2
: an appealingly lively quality
the effervescence of youth an actress admired for her energy and effervescence
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“Effervescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/effervescence. Accessed 28 May. 2022.
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The first known use of effervescence was in 1651
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