Effervescible

/ˌɛfərˈvɛsəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of bubbling, fizzing, or showing lively excitement; able to effervesce.

Etymology

From Latin effervescere + the English suffix -ible (capable of, able to). This formation follows the standard pattern of creating adjectives from verbs using Latin-derived suffixes.

Kelly Says

This word is rarely used today, but it's a reminder that English speakers once actively created new words from scientific verbs—you could theoretically say 'this compound is effervescible' instead of 'can effervesce!'

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