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Definition of bubbling - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
sciencecovered with small bubbles
- The bubbling surface of the boiling water was mesmerizing..
2.
energeticfull of cheerful energy
- Her bubbling enthusiasm was infectious at the party..
Noun
liquid motionTECH. the process of forming or producing bubblesTECH.
- The bubbling of the soup could be heard from the kitchen.
Expressions with bubbling
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show strong emotion or energy in a lively way
She is bubbling with excitement about the trip.
Origin of bubbling
Middle English, bubble (to boil) + -ing (action)
Terms with bubbling included in their meaning
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cooking
heat liquid until it starts bubbling
cooking
heat liquid until it starts bubbling
physical movement
move upward in bubbles or a bubbling manner
sound
making a sound like bubbling water
sound
bubbling or liquid noise like water flowing or in the throat
liquid heating
become hot enough to start bubbling and turning to steam
soft bubbling
sound made by food cooking gently
noise
making a bubbling throat sound
turmoil
state of turmoil or disturbance like bubbling water
sound
making a bubbling sound when liquid is poured
sound
bubbling or gurgling noise like water flowing
sound
make a hissing or bubbling sound
liquid
flow with a bubbling sound
contentment
utter low throaty bubbling noises
cooking
boiling or bubbling like a liquid
chemistry
process of boiling or bubbling vigorously
sound
make a bubbling or gurgling sound
sound
bubbling or gurgling sound, often of water
sound
making a continuous bubbling or gurgling sound
nature
making a soft bubbling sound like flowing water
sounds
drink noisily with a bubbling sound
bubbling
bubble a liquid with a gas
sounds
making a bubbling sound
body feeling
sensation of tingling or bubbling
Examples of bubbling in a sentence
Her bubbling enthusiasm was contagious. Her bubbling laughter filled the room. The bubbling crowd cheered loudly. The bubbling in the beaker increased when the catalyst was added. He watched the bubbling as the bathwater began to boil on the stove.
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- French:bouillonnant, bouillonnement, ...
- German:sprudelnd, Blubbern, ...
- Italian:spumeggiante, bollitura, ...
- Spanish:burbujeante, burbujeo, ...
- Portuguese:borbulhante, borbulhar, ...
- Chinese:起泡的, 起泡, ...
- Japanese:泡立つ, 発泡, ...
- Arabic:مُتَفَوِّر, غَلَيانٌ, ...
- Hebrew:מְבַעְבֵּעַ, בִּעְבּוּעַ, ...
- Russian:пузырящийся, пузырение, ...
- Ukrainian:булькаючий, булькання, ...
- Hindi:बुलबुलों से भरा, बुलबुलाहट, ...
Definition of bubble - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
soapy liquidsmall round sphere of liquid with air inside
- Children love to blow bubbles in the park.
2.
businessperiod of rapid economic growth followed by a crash
- The housing bubble burst in 2008.
3.
materialssmall cavity or sphere in a solid material
- The glass had a tiny bubble in it.
4.
comicsspeech indicator in comics
- The character's thoughts were shown in a bubble.
5.
instabilitytemporary or fragile situation
- The economic bubble burst, leading to a recession..
6.
protectiontransparent enclosure for protection or observation
- Astronauts use a bubble helmet in space..
7.
quarantineUK group of people isolating togetherUK
- They formed a bubble during the lockdown.
Verb
1.
soundintr. make a sound like boiling liquidintr.
- The brook bubbled over the rocks..
2.
chemistrytr./intr. form bubbles in a liquidtr./intr.
- The soup began to bubble on the stove.
3.
emotionintr. express emotions in a lively wayintr.
- He bubbled with enthusiasm during the presentation.
Images of bubble
small round sphere of liquid with air inside 
speech indicator in comics 
transparent enclosure for protection or observation
Expressions with bubble
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cause a soap or air bubble to break and disappear
The child laughed as the bubble bursts in the sunlight.
liquid overflows due to boiling or agitation
The soup bubbled over on the stove.
move upward in bubbles or a bubbling manner
The soup began to bubble up on the stove.
person overly protected from real-life experiences
He grew up as a bubble boy, unaware of the world.
rise to the top of a liquid
The air bubbles to the surface of the water.
show great enthusiasm or joy
She bubbled with excitement when she heard the news.
a situation or expectation suddenly fails
Their happiness ended when the bubble burst.
show strong emotion or quality in a lively way
He bubbled with enthusiasm during the meeting.
make someone realize their belief is not true
I hate to burst your bubble, but that's not possible.
end someone's happiness or optimism
The news of the defeat burst the bubble of the excited fans.
dispel someone's unrealistic beliefs or expectations
I hate to burst your bubble, but the tickets sold out yesterday.
ruin someone's happy moment
She busted his bubble by telling him the surprise was spoiled.
be isolated from the real world
He tends to live in a bubble, unaware of current events.
be successful but not fully established
The band continues to bubble under in the indie scene.
cause someone's unrealistic expectations to be destroyed
The harsh feedback pricked the bubble of his dreams.
suddenly realizing unrealistic expectations
Everyone thought the project was perfect, but the bubble has burst.
mark an answer by filling a circular area
Please bubble in your answers on the test sheet.
situation where perception of reality is altered
The leader's charisma created a reality distortion bubble around him.
device for making bubbles with soapy water
The kids played with a bubble blower in the yard.
bubble of air in any environment
She watched an air bubble float in her soda.
bath with many soap bubbles
She relaxed in a warm bubble bath after a long day..
chewing gum that can be blown into bubbles
She loves chewing bubble gum during class.
plastic sheet with air bubbles for packaging
She wrapped the vase in bubble wrap for safety.
thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas
The child blew a soap bubble that floated away..
Origin of bubble
Middle Dutch, bobbel (bubble)
Examples of bubble in a sentence
She watched a bubble form in the soapy water. Investors feared the tech bubble would collapse. The bubble in the stock market caused concern. A bubble formed inside the clear resin. Inspect the plastic for bubbles before painting it. She drew a bubble around the dialogue.
Each comic strip had a bubble for speech. The housing bubble collapsed suddenly. They feared the tech bubble would burst. The scientist worked inside a bubble to avoid contamination. The exhibit was displayed in a large bubble. Only children in our bubble could visit the house. Their bubble stayed separate from the rest of the family. The soup began to bubble on the stove. Laughter bubbled up from the children playing outside. The chemicals started to bubble in the test tube. As the water heated, it began to bubble gently. Her laughter bubbled over at the joke. Excitement bubbled in his voice as he spoke.
View all translations of bubble
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- French:bulle, bouillonner, ...
- German:Seifenblase, blubbern, ...
- Italian:bolla, fare bolle, ...
- Spanish:burbuja, hace burbujas, ...
- Portuguese:bolha, fervilhar, ...
- Chinese:泡泡, 冒泡, ...
- Japanese:シャボン玉, 泡立つ, ...
- Arabic:فُقَّاعَة, فَوَّرَ, ...
- Hebrew:בּוּעָה, לְבַעְבֵּעַ, ...
- Russian:пузырь, булькать, ...
- Ukrainian:бульбашка, булькати, ...
- Hindi:बुलबुला, बुदबुदाना, ...
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