carbonation
|car-bon-a-tion|
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/ˌkɑːr.bəˈneɪ.ʃən/
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/ˌkɑː.bəˈneɪ.ʃən/
adding carbon dioxide
Etymology
Etymology Information
'carbonation' originates from the word 'carbon,' which comes from Latin 'carbo,' meaning 'charcoal.'
Historical Evolution
'carbon' changed from the Latin word 'carbo' and eventually became the modern English word 'carbonation.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the presence of carbon, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of the process of adding carbon dioxide to a liquid.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of dissolving carbon dioxide in a liquid, often under pressure, to create effervescence.
The carbonation in the soda made it fizzy.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35