carbonation
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bəˈneɪ noun
1.
saturation with carbon dioxide, as in making soda water.
2.
reaction with carbon dioxide to remove lime, as in sugar refining.
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| —n | |
| 1. | absorption of or reaction with carbon dioxide |
| 2. | See carbonize another word for carbonization |
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Carbonation
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Word Origin & History
carbonation
1881, from carbonic acid, an old name for carbon dioxide.
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Example sentences
Carbonation is one of the major factors in the deterioration of reinforced concrete.
The reduced pressure inside the squeezed bottle will encourage the carbonation to be released from solution.
As the yeast ferments over a day or so, it creates a natural carbonation.
Petrographic examination may help determine if carbonation is a problem.
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