How Do You Spell FERVESCENCE?

Pronunciation: [fɜːvˈɛsəns] (IPA)

Fervescence is a word that is often misspelled due to its unusual spelling. The word is pronounced /fɜːrˈvɛsəns/, with the stress on the second syllable. The first five letters are pronounced as "fur," like the animal, and the second syllable has a "ves" sound, as in the word "vest." The final "ence" is pronounced with a soft "s" sound. This word refers to a state of excitement or bubbling activity, particularly in regard to liquid or gas.

FERVESCENCE Meaning and Definition

  1. Fervescence is a noun that refers to a state or process of being intensely excited, enthusiastic, or agitated. It can also describe a state of effervescence or bubbling, typically caused by the release of gas from a liquid or the sudden escape of trapped air or other gases.

    In terms of intense excitement or enthusiasm, fervescence describes a vibrant and passionate state of being, often associated with strong emotions or feelings. It signifies an animated, highly active, or dynamic state of mind or behavior. This term is commonly used in contexts related to art, music, sports, politics, or any field where fervent, zealous, or animated behavior is observed or desired.

    In the context of effervescence, fervescence describes the state of a liquid or solution when it becomes bubbly or frothy due to the release of gas. The process of fervescence can be attributed to various factors such as temperature changes, chemical reactions, or the introduction of a gas or effervescent substance. It is often associated with carbonated beverages or fizzy drinks, where carbon dioxide bubbles are released upon opening the container.

    Overall, fervescence represents a state of intense excitement, enthusiasm, or agitation in humans or the bubbling and frothing of liquids caused by the release of gas, making it a versatile term used in both literal and figurative contexts.

  2. An increase of fever.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for FERVESCENCE

  • fervesceoce
  • fervescense
  • fervescenke
  • fervescenge
  • fervescenae
  • fervescenbe
  • fervescencu
  • fervescencm
  • fervescenca
  • fervescencg
  • f ervescence
  • fe rvescence
  • fer vescence
  • ferv escence
  • ferve scence
  • ferves cence
  • fervesc ence
  • fervesce nce
  • fervescen ce
  • fervescenc e

Etymology of FERVESCENCE

The word "fervescence" comes from the Latin word "fervēscēns", which is the present participle of the verb "fervēre", meaning "to boil, seethe, or be hot". The Latin root "fervēre" is related to the adjective "fervus", which means "boiling" or "glowing". From Latin, the word made its way into French as "fervescence", and then into English with the same spelling and meaning.

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