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.