Carbonate (Noun)

Meaning

A salt or ester of carbonic acid (containing the anion CO3).

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • Calcium carbonate is a common mineral found in rocks and is also a major component of shells and skeletons of marine organisms.
  • The sodium carbonate in the soap helps to soften the water and remove grease and grime.
  • Bicarbonate of soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate, is a type of carbonate that is commonly used in baking.
  • The geologist studied the layers of magnesium carbonate that had formed over millions of years in the cave.
  • The water treatment plant added a carbonate solution to the water to raise the pH and remove impurities.

Hyponyms

  • Eskalith
  • Hydrogen Carbonate
  • Lithane
  • Lithonate

Related Words

  • Carbonate (verb)
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