decarbonate

[dee-kahr-buh-neyt]

verb (used with object)

decarbonated, decarbonating 

1. to remove carbon dioxide from.

decarbonate

/ diːˈkɑːbəˌneɪt /

verb

1. (tr) to remove carbon dioxide from (a solution, substance, etc)

Other Word Forms

• decarbonation noun
• decarbonator noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of decarbonate¹

First recorded in 1825–35; de- + carbonate

Example Sentences

And despite the GOP's efforts to decarbonate the primary season, Trump's early surge suggests this election cycle will look a lot like 2012.

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The operation of this gas is to prevent the decarbonating of the blood; and, consequently, if taken excessively, it would produce apoplexy.

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