"ebullism" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} ebullism (uncountable)
  1. (physiology) The formation of bubbles of gas in biological fluids due to reduced environmental pressure. Wikipedia link: ebullism Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Physiology Related terms: ebullient Translations (formation of gas bubbles in bodily fluids at low pressure): ebullismo [masculine] (Italian)
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