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Carbonation

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The state of having carbon dioxide gas dissolved in a liquid; the act or process of creating that state. countable, physical, uncountable

    "Soda pop is basically sugar water with a little bit of flavoring and added carbonation."

  2. 2
    saturation with carbon dioxide (as soda water) wordnet
  3. 3
    The amount or level of dissolved carbon dioxide remaining in solution. countable, uncountable

    "Celia didn't eat at the diner anymore because she thought the carbonation in their fountain drinks was off."

  4. 4
    The replacement of calcium hydroxide with calcium carbonate triggered by a chemical reaction. countable, uncountable

    "Unlike the slower carbonation process, which occurs naturally over time, MICP [microbial-induced calcium carbonate precipitation] accelerates crack repair by actively precipitating calcite, filling the cracks, and restoring structural integrity in a significantly shorter timeframe [7]."

  5. 5
    Synonym of carbonization. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From carbonate + -ion.

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