carbonation

[ kahr-buh-ney-shuhn ]

noun

1. saturation with carbon dioxide, as in making soda water.
2. reaction with carbon dioxide to remove lime, as in sugar refining.
3. carbonization.

carbonation

/ ˌkɑːbəˈneɪʃən /

noun

1. absorption of or reaction with carbon dioxide
2. another word for carbonization See carbonization

Word History and Origins

Origin of carbonation¹

First recorded in 1650–60; carbonate + -ion

Example Sentences

The carbonation, in keeping with history, is low.

From New York Times

"In addition to bitter taste, it also affects savory, salt, sweet, and sour tastes. However, AF-353 only blocks taste. Other oral sensations like the tingle from carbonation were not affected."

From Science Daily

After concrete is made, it gradually absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in a process called carbonation.

From Los Angeles Times

But have you ever wondered how carbonation actually works?

From Salon

According to Car Hop, Coca-Cola can dissolve metal oxides and break up rust due with its carbonation.

From Seattle Times