carbonation

American  

[kahr-buh-ney-shuhn] / ˌkɑr bəˈneɪ ʃən /

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.

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carbonation British  

/ ˌkɑːbəˈneɪʃən /

noun

1. absorption of or reaction with carbon dioxide

2. another word for carbonization See carbonization

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Etymology

Origin of carbonation

First recorded in 1650–60; carbonate + -ion

Example Sentences

The carbonation, in keeping with history, is low.

From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2024

"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 • Jun. 5, 2024

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

From Seattle Times • Jun. 7, 2023

Made from three simple ingredients — 100% Honeycrisp apple juice, water, and lots of carbonation — TJ's Sparkling Honeycrisp Apple Juice Beverage is a crisp and refreshing drink that's perfect as an afternoon pick-me-up.

From Salon • Feb. 6, 2023

We can make some vague and general comments about the level of carbonation or flavor or sweetness and sourness.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell