Carbonation Definition
kärbənāzhən
noun
Saturation with carbon dioxide, as in the manufacture of soda water.
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The removal of lime, as in sugar refining, by precipitating it with carbon dioxide.
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The definition of carbonation is when highly pressurized carbon dioxide is dissolved into a solution.
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Carbonation is added to soft drinks to give the soft drinks a "bite" to them. Carbonation creates a slightly burning sensation when you drink it, and consumers enjoy this fizzy taste.
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The "bite" can be caused by carbonic acid or, in the case of Coca Cola, by phosphoric acid.
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Synonyms:
- polymerization
- saturization
- phosphatization
- nitration
- hydrogenation
- metamerism
- chemicalization
- alkalization
- acidulation
- acetification
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Other Word Forms of Carbonation
Noun
Singular:
carbonation
Plural:
carbonationsOrigin of Carbonation
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carbonate + -ion
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