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Carbonating: meaning, definitions and examples

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carbonating

 

[ ˈkɑːrbəneɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

drink preparation

Carbonating is the process of dissolving carbon dioxide gas in a liquid, typically to produce sparkling beverages. This process creates the sensation of effervescence or fizziness when consumed. Carbonation can occur naturally through fermentation or artificially by adding carbon dioxide. The level of carbonation can vary, affecting the taste and mouthfeel of the drink significantly.

Synonyms

bubbling, effervescing, fizzing

Examples of usage

  • The bartender is carbonating the cocktail.
  • They are carbonating water at home.
  • Soda is made by carbonating flavored water.
  • I love carbonating my own beverages.

Translations

Translations of the word "carbonating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 carbonatação

🇮🇳 कार्बोनेशन

🇩🇪 Karbonisierung

🇮🇩 karbonasi

🇺🇦 карбонізація

🇵🇱 karbonizacja

🇯🇵 炭酸化

🇫🇷 carbonatation

🇪🇸 carbonatación

🇹🇷 karbonatlama

🇰🇷 탄산화

🇸🇦 الكربنة

🇨🇿 karbonizace

🇸🇰 karbonizácia

🇨🇳 碳酸化

🇸🇮 karbonizacija

🇮🇸 kolefni

🇰🇿 көміртекті

🇬🇪 კარბონიზაცია

🇦🇿 karbonlaşdırma

🇲🇽 carbonatación

Etymology

The term 'carbonate' originates from the Latin word 'carbo,' meaning 'coal' or 'charcoal,' combined with the suffix 'ate,' which indicates a chemical compound. The introduction of carbonated beverages dates back to the 18th century when Joseph Priestley discovered a method to infuse water with carbon dioxide. This discovery led to the production of mineral waters that mimicked naturally carbonated sources. Over time, carbonated drinks gained popularity, leading to the establishment of soft drink industries. Today, the carbonating process is a common technique used in various beverages, from sodas to sparkling wines. The evolution of carbonation has also influenced many culinary applications, expanding beyond traditional drinks to include carbonated fruit juices, gourmet sodas, and even culinary foams in modern gastronomy.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,871, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.