Etymology
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effervesce (v.)

1702, from Latin effervescere "to boil up, boil over," from assimilated form of ex "out" (see ex-) + fervescere "begin to boil," from fervere "be hot, boil" (from PIE root *bhreu- "to boil, bubble, effervesce, burn"). Related: Effervesced; effervescing.

updated on May 29, 2017

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