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Carbonated: meaning, definitions and examples

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carbonated

 

[ ˈkɑːrbəneɪtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

beverage

Containing bubbles of carbon dioxide gas, as in carbonated drinks.

Synonyms

effervescent, fizzy, sparkling.

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Word Description / Examples
carbonated

Used in a general context to describe any beverage that contains dissolved carbon dioxide gas. It is scientific and neutral.

  • Most soft drinks are carbonated
  • The carbonated water added a refreshing fizz to the drink
fizzy

Commonly used in casual conversation to describe a drink with bubbles; often used by children or in an informal setting.

  • I love fizzy drinks like soda
  • The lemonade was fizzy and fun to drink
effervescent

Describes a liquid that bubbles and fizzes, often used in a more literary or descriptive context to convey liveliness or excitement.

  • The effervescent drink tickled her tongue with a burst of bubbles
  • His effervescent personality was as refreshing as a cool drink on a hot day
sparkling

Typically refers to beverages like sparkling water or sparkling wine. It has a more elegant or celebratory connotation.

  • We toasted with glasses of sparkling wine
  • Can I have a bottle of sparkling water with my meal?

Examples of usage

  • I prefer carbonated water over still water.
  • The carbonated soda was refreshing on a hot day.

Translations

Translations of the word "carbonated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gaseificado

🇮🇳 कार्बोनेटेड

🇩🇪 kohlensäurehaltig

🇮🇩 berkarbonasi

🇺🇦 газований

🇵🇱 gazowany

🇯🇵 炭酸入り

🇫🇷 gazeux

🇪🇸 carbonatado

🇹🇷 karbonatlı

🇰🇷 탄산이 든

🇸🇦 مكربن

🇨🇿 sycený

🇸🇰 sýtený

🇨🇳 碳酸的

🇸🇮 gaziran

🇮🇸 kolsýrt

🇰🇿 көмірқышқылды

🇬🇪 გაზიანი

🇦🇿 qazlı

🇲🇽 carbonatado

Etymology

The term 'carbonated' originates from the word 'carbonate,' which in turn comes from the Latin word 'carbo' meaning coal or charcoal. The process of carbonating beverages was first developed in the late 18th century by chemists experimenting with adding carbon dioxide to liquids. This led to the creation of carbonated water, the basis for many popular carbonated drinks we enjoy today.

See also: carbon, carbonization.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,453, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.