carbonation
/ˌkɑrbəˈneɪʃən/
noun
- The process of dissolving carbon dioxide gas into a liquid, which creates bubbles and makes drinks fizzy.
- Home soda makers allow you to control the level of carbonation in your drinks.
- The carbonation of beer is a key step in the brewing process.
- The carbonation in soda gives it a refreshing, bubbly taste.
- The bubbles or fizz in a drink caused by dissolved carbon dioxide gas.
- The carbonation in this lemonade is so gentle it almost feels like still water.
- I prefer my sparkling water to have a strong carbonation.
- After shaking the bottle, the carbonation escaped and the drink went flat.
- A chemical reaction in which carbon dioxide is added to a substance, often used in making minerals or in industrial processes.
- Carbonation of concrete helps it harden and become stronger over time.
- Geologists study the natural carbonation of rocks as part of the carbon cycle.
- The carbonation of lime is used in some water treatment plants.
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