carbonation

American  

[kahr-buh-ney-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

Example Sentences

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

The carbonation, in keeping with history, is low.

From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2024

"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."

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2024

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2024

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