carbonate
|car/bon/ate|
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/ˈkɑːrbəˌneɪt/
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/ˈkɑːbənət/
carbon compound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'carbonate' originates from French, specifically the word 'carbonate,' where 'carbon' referred to 'coal' or 'charcoal.'
Historical Evolution
'carbonate' changed from the French word 'carbonate' and eventually became the modern English word 'carbonate.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a salt of carbonic acid,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a salt of carbonic acid, characterized by the presence of the carbonate ion, CO₃²⁻.
Calcium carbonate is a common substance found in rocks.
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Verb 1
to charge a liquid with carbon dioxide gas, making it effervescent.
They carbonate the water to make it fizzy.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42