effervescence
/,efə'vesns/ Cách viết khác : (effervescency) /,efə'vesnsi/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The property of giving off bubbles: The state or quality of a liquid that is releasing small bubbles of gas, often seen in carbonated drinks.
- The process of bubbling as gas escapes: The active, fizzy process where gas bubbles form and rise to the surface of a liquid.
- A state of liveliness, excitement, or enthusiasm: A figurative meaning describing a person's or atmosphere's bubbly, vivacious, and energetic quality.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Physical Property/Process):
- The effervescence of the soda made it very refreshing. (The bubbling quality of the soda made it very refreshing.)
- We observed the rapid effervescence when the tablet dissolved in water. (We observed the rapid bubbling process when the tablet dissolved in water.)
- Noun (Figurative Quality):
- Her effervescence made her the life of the party. (Her bubbly enthusiasm made her the life of the party.)
- The effervescence in the room was palpable as the team celebrated their victory. (The lively excitement in the room was palpable as the team celebrated their victory.)
Advanced Usage
- "To be in a state of effervescence": To be actively bubbling or, figuratively, to be in a state of high excitement.
- The chemical mixture was in a state of effervescence. (The chemical mixture was actively bubbling.)
- The political movement was in a state of intellectual effervescence. (The political movement was in a state of lively intellectual activity.)
Variants and Related Words
- Effervesce (verb): To give off bubbles; to show liveliness or excitement.
- The water began to effervesce when I added the powder.
- Effervescent (adjective): Bubbly; vivacious and enthusiastic.
- She has an effervescent personality.
- Effervescency (noun): An alternative, less common form of "effervescence."
Synonyms
- Fizziness: The quality of being fizzy (for liquids).
- Bubbling: The action or process of forming bubbles.
- Vivacity: Liveliness of spirit (for the figurative sense).
- Exuberance: The quality of being full of energy and enthusiasm.
Antonyms
- Flatness: Lacking bubbles or fizz (for liquids); lacking excitement.
- Stillness: The absence of movement or bubbles.
- Apathy: Lack of interest or enthusiasm (for the figurative sense).
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "Full of effervescence": Describing something or someone that is very bubbly and lively.
- The new sparkling wine was full of effervescence.
- The young performer was full of effervescence on stage.
Noun
- the property of giving off bubbles
- the process of bubbling as gas escapes