noun, verb, -at⋅ed, -at⋅ing.| 1. | a salt or ester of carbonic acid. |
| 2. | to form into a carbonate. |
| 3. | to charge or impregnate with carbon dioxide: carbonated drinks. |
| 4. | to make sprightly; enliven. |
carbonate car·bon·ate (kär'bə-nāt')
n.
A salt or ester of carbonic acid.
| carbonate (kär'bə-nāt') Pronunciation Key
Noun
Verb To add carbon dioxide to a substance, such as a beverage. |