Carbonate (Verb)
Meaning 1
Turn into a carbonate.
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- Minerals can carbonate as they interact with carbon dioxide in groundwater, altering the geological structure.
- The process of limestone formation involves the gradual buildup of marine organisms that eventually carbonate over time.
- When the marine organisms die, their bodies sink to the ocean floor where they can carbonate through chemical reactions.
- Calcite tends to carbonate quickly when exposed to air and moisture, forming stalactites and stalagmites in caves.
- Over millions of years, these remains carbonate into a type of sedimentary rock known as limestone.
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Meaning 2
Treat with carbon dioxide; "Carbonated soft drinks".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The company specializes in products that carbonate water, making it fizzy and fun to drink.
- Fermentation carbonates the beer giving it a refreshing effervescence.
- The scientists developed a machine that could effectively carbonate any type of juice.
- She was instructed to carbonate the soda water by gradually releasing the CO2 gas.
- Some manufacturers choose to carbonate their beverages naturally using yeast and bacteria.