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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"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
Today, most commercial beers, soft drinks, seltzers and sparkling waters are created by "forced" carbonation.
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
We can make some vague and general comments about the level of carbonation or flavor or sweetness and sourness.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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