carbonation

American  

[kahr-buh-nay-shuhn] / ˌkɑr bəˈneɪ ʃən /

noun

1. saturation with carbon dioxide, as in making soda water.

2. reaction with carbon dioxide to remove lime, as in sugar refining.

3. carbonization.

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carbonation British  

/ ˌkɑːbəˈneɪʃən /

noun

1. absorption of or reaction with carbon dioxide

2. another word for carbonization See carbonization

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Etymology

Origin of carbonation

First recorded in 1650–60; carbonate + -ion

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Example Sentences

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carbonation

When the concrete was placed inside a carbonation chamber, it captured 1.2 grams of CO2 per day.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026

Coke instructed its technicians to conduct regular quality reviews of McDonald’s equipment, scrutinizing everything from temperature to carbonation levels.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026

After concrete is made, it gradually absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in a process called carbonation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 12, 2024

While the basic process of carbonation is relatively simple, a variety of factors — from temperature to surface tension — can affect the taste and quality of beverages.

From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2023

I was holding back the tide by force of will, but tension was building, like carbonation behind a cork.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan

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