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

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

From Literature

The carbonation, in keeping with history, is low.

From New York Times

"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

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

From Los Angeles Times

But have you ever wondered how carbonation actually works?

From Salon