decarbonate

[ dee-kahr-buh-neyt ]

verb (used with object)

, de·car·bon·at·ed, de·car·bon·at·ing.

1. to remove carbon dioxide from.

decarbonate

/ diːˈkɑːbəˌneɪt /

verb

1. tr to remove carbon dioxide from (a solution, substance, etc)

Derived Forms

• deˌcarbonˈation, noun
• deˈcarbonˌator, noun

Other Words From

• de·carbon·ation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of decarbonate¹

First recorded in 1825–35; de- + carbonate