effervesceverb [ I ]
uk/ˌef.əˈves/us/-ɚ-/specializedIf a liquid effervesces, it produces small bubbles.
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Physical & chemical processes
- addition reaction
- adiabatic
- adsorb
- advection
- alpha decay
- corrode
- degradable
- diffraction
- dissolve
- exothermic reaction
- impregnate
- processus
- redox
- refraction
- rehydrate
- saponification
- scald
- secretion
- suction
- the carbon cycle
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Examples from literature
- If the solution effervesces too strongly, dilute it.
- If you pour an acid and an alkali together—like vinegar and soda—they will "fizz" or effervesce, and at the same time neutralize or "kill" each other.
- Stir soda into milk until it effervesces and then add to flour.
- Tests. —The carbonates effervesce with an acid.
- The water has a strong taste of iron, and when fresh drawn, effervesces on being mixed with sugar, wine, or other acids.