— effervescence , n.
/ef'euhr ves"/ , v.i. , effervesced, effervescing .
1. to give off bubbles of gas, as fermenting liquors.
2. to issue forth in bubbles.
3. to show enthusiasm, excitement, liveliness, etc.: The parents effervesced with pride over their new baby.
[ 1695-1705; effervescere, equiv. to ef- EF- + ferv- hot (see FERVENT) + -escere -ESCE ]