carbonate
/ˈkɑːbəneɪt
/noun
A salt of the anion CO32−, typically formed by reaction of carbon dioxide with bases.The reaction with carbonates gives the nitrate salt, water, and carbon dioxide....
- In natural water systems, many common minerals are formed by anion substitution-precipitation reactions, among them carbonates, phosphates, and the sulfate-containing rocks.
- Pore waters also sensitively record the occurrence of other reactions, such as the dissolution, precipitation, and recrystallization of phosphates, carbonates, and sulphides, during early diagenesis.
verb [with object]
1Dissolve carbon dioxide in (a liquid).Some bottled water is carbonated and is called sparkling water....
- On the other hand, carbonated soda water probably doesn't have anything that should be a problem for a bodybuilder.
- He's a particular fan of San Pellegrino, the naturally carbonated water from northern Italy.
1.1 Chemistry Convert into a carbonate, typically by reaction with carbon dioxide.That allows atmospheric carbon dioxide to infiltrate the weak paste and deeply carbonate the calcium hydroxide and other cement hydrates present....
- The reaction is very slow: the surface will become carbonated within a few days.
- Where the lime has become carbonated, there may be no immediately obvious change in appearance.
Derivatives
carbonation
/ noun ...- These beverages contain caffeine, alcohol and carbonation, which cause excess urine production or decreased voluntary fluid intake.
- People with incontinence should also avoid too many drinks containing alcohol, caffeine or carbonation, and they should limit their liquid intake to two liters of fluid daily.
- Cool beverages like juice can be soothing; avoid carbonated or citrus drinks, however, because carbonation and citric acid can be painful on raw areas.