carbonation
Americannoun
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saturation with carbon dioxide, as in making soda water.
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reaction with carbon dioxide to remove lime, as in sugar refining.
noun
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absorption of or reaction with carbon dioxide
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another word for carbonization See carbonization
Etymology
Origin of carbonation
Example Sentences
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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
One final important factor for carbonation is the surface tension of the liquid.
From Salon • Aug. 14, 2023
According to Car Hop, Coca-Cola can dissolve metal oxides and break up rust due with its carbonation.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 7, 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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