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effervesce

ef·fer·vesce

effervesce

 
pronunciation:
e fr ves
part of speech: intransitive verb
inflections: effervesces, effervescing, effervesced
definition 1: of a liquid, to emit tiny bubbles, hiss, and foam as gas is released.
similar words:
sparkle
definition 2: to act in a lively, happy, and excited manner.
similar words:
bubble, sparkle
derivation: effervescence (n.)