carbonation

[kahr-buh-ney-shuhn]

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.

carbonation

/ ˌkɑːbəˈneɪʃən /

noun

1. absorption of or reaction with carbon dioxide

2. another word for carbonization See carbonization

Word History and Origins

Origin of carbonation¹

First recorded in 1650–60; carbonate + -ion

Example Sentences

The drink has a cidery flavor to it, and the carbonation crackles in my throat.

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The carbonation, in keeping with history, is low.

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"In addition to bitter taste, it also affects savory, salt, sweet, and sour tastes. However, AF-353 only blocks taste. Other oral sensations like the tingle from carbonation were not affected."

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

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But have you ever wondered how carbonation actually works?

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