decarbonate

American

[dee-kahr-buh-neyt] / diˈkɑr bəˌneɪt /

verb (used with object)

decarbonated, decarbonating

to remove carbon dioxide from.

decarbonate British

/ diːˈkɑːbəˌneɪt /

verb

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

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Other Word Forms

decarbonation noun
decarbonator noun

Etymology

Origin of decarbonate

First recorded in 1825–35; de- + carbonate

Example Sentences

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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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