Noun: carbonate 'kaa(r)-bu,neyt or kaa(r)-bu-nut
- A salt or ester of carbonic acid (containing the anion CO₃)
"Calcium carbonate is the main component of limestone and marble"
- Turn into a carbonate
"The limestone was carbonated over millions of years"
- Treat with carbon dioxide
"Carbonated soft drinks"
Derived forms: carbonates, carbonating, carbonated
Type of: change, process, salt, treat
Encyclopedia: Carbonate, Lombardy