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Carbonate

Verb / ˈkɑ:rbʌˌneɪt / Another word for carbonate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Carbonate is a chemical compound that contains the carbonate ion (CO3). It is commonly found in rocks and minerals.

Synonyms & similar words

bicarbonate chalk limestone marble soda whiting dolomite seltzer effervescence foam froth

Synonyms by register

Formal

bicarbonate alkaline salt carbonated compound

Informal

fizzy bubbly sparkling

Antonyms

acidic sour tart vinegary pungent

Common collocations

  • carbonate rock
  • calcium carbonate
  • sodium carbonate
  • carbonate ion
  • carbonate deposit
  • carbonate minerals
  • carbonate layer

Word family

noun carbonate
verb carbonate

Usage note

As a verb, 'carbonate' often refers to the process of becoming a carbonate, especially in geology. As a noun, it refers to a salt or ester of carbonic acid.

Example sentences

  1. The seashells in the sand are made of calcium carbonate.
  2. My mom uses baking soda, which is a type of carbonate, to clean the kitchen.
  3. We put Mentos candies in the soda to see the carbonate reaction.
  4. The water at the spring is naturally carbonated from underground carbon dioxide.
  5. The marble statue in the museum is made of calcium carbonate.

Quotes

  • The carbonate of lime is an insoluble compound, and is deposited by the water in the form of tufa or travertine.
  • The carbonates are also decomposed by heat with the formation of oxides, and, in some cases, of oxygen acids.
  • The carbonate of ammonium is a white powder, which is easily soluble in water.

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