car·bon·ate
ˈkär-bə-ˌnāt 
carbonated; carbonating
1
: to convert into a carbonate
2
: to combine or infuse with carbon dioxide
carbonated beverages
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Ashley Strickland, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024
Carbon mineralization is the transformation of CO2 into solid carbonate rock.
—Mark Le Dain, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 21 Sep. 2024
Other earth-friendly measures include sourcing honey from local beekeepers, and banning aluminum: All sodas and tonic water are crafted and carbonated in-house.
—Dan Q. Dao, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2023
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Noun
The Chicxulub impactor struck a carbonate platform on Earth, which released sulfur into the atmosphere.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024
Carbon mineralization is the transformation of CO2 into solid carbonate rock.
—Mark Le Dain, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
The system comes with 13 reusable CO2 capsules, each capable of carbonating the equivalent of four 16 oz.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 21 Sep. 2024
Other earth-friendly measures include sourcing honey from local beekeepers, and banning aluminum: All sodas and tonic water are crafted and carbonated in-house.
—Dan Q. Dao, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2023
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“Carbonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbonate. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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carbonate
1 of 2 noun
car·bon·ate
ˈkär-bə-ˌnāt
-nət
: a compound formed by the reaction of carbonic acid with another substance
carbonate
2 of 2 verb
car·bon·ate
ˈkär-bə-ˌnāt
carbonated; carbonating
1
: to change into a carbonate
2
: to saturate with carbon dioxide
a carbonated beverage
Medical Definition
carbonate
1 of 2 noun
car·bon·ate
ˈkär-bə-ˌnāt, -nət
: a salt or ester of carbonic acid
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