Carbonate: meaning, definitions and examples

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carbonate

 

[ หˆkษ‘หr.bษ™.neษชt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

chemical compound

A carbonate is a salt or ester of carbonic acid, containing the anion COโ‚ƒยฒโป. In chemistry, carbonates are a class of compounds that are often encountered in geology and biology. They play a significant role in various natural processes, including the formation of sedimentary rocks and the carbon cycle. Common examples of carbonates include calcium carbonate, found in limestone, and sodium carbonate, used in glass making.

Synonyms

carbide, carbonate salt

Examples of usage

  • Calcium carbonate is a key component of chalk.
  • Sodium carbonate is often used in cleaning products.
  • Carbonate minerals are abundant in sedimentary environments.
Context #2 | Verb

to treat with carbonate

To carbonate refers to the process of infusing a liquid with carbon dioxide gas under pressure. This method is commonly used in the beverage industry to create fizzy drinks. Carbonation affects the flavor, mouthfeel, and preservation of beverages and is an important aspect in the production of sodas and sparkling wines.

Synonyms

fizz, sparkle

Examples of usage

  • They carbonate the water to create sparkling mineral water.
  • The beverage industry carbonates drinks to enhance flavor.
  • You can carbonate your homemade kombucha for fizz.

Translations

Translations of the word "carbonate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น carbonato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคฐเฅเคฌเฅ‹เคจเฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Carbonat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ karbonat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐั€ะฑะพะฝะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wฤ™glan

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‚ญ้…ธๅกฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท carbonate

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ carbonato

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท karbonat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ„์‚ฐ์—ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ูƒุฑุจูˆู†ุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uhliฤitan

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uhliฤitan

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ขณ้…ธ็›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ karbonat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ karbรณnat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะผั–ั€า›ั‹ัˆา›ั‹ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ แƒ‘แƒแƒœแƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ karbonat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ carbonato

Etymology

The word 'carbonate' has its origins in the late 18th century, derived from the French term 'carbonate', which in turn comes from the Italian 'carbonato'. The root 'carbon' is derived from the Latin 'carbo', meaning charcoal, and 'ate' is a suffix used in chemistry to denote a compound containing a certain element. The classification of carbonates was formalized as chemists began to better understand the structure and behavior of chemical compounds, especially following the development of modern chemistry in the 19th century. Carbonates have since been recognized for their wide-ranging applications, from geology to industry, and are a fundamental area of study in both inorganic and organic chemistry.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,440 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.