car·bon·ate
ˈkär-bə-ˌnāt 
carbonated; carbonating
1
: to convert into a carbonate
2
: to combine or infuse with carbon dioxide
carbonated beverages
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IEEE Spectrum, 31 May 2024
Malate and citrate are more effective at raising calcium levels than carbonate, but consuming these two forms with a meal is important.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 30 May 2024
Sydney Lake, Fortune, 30 Apr. 2024
On Walmart Pros The machine can carbonate any beverage.
—Topher Gauk-Roger, Peoplemag, 26 Oct. 2023
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Noun
South 8 swapped out the carbonate for some industrial liquified gases with low freezing points (a recipe the company won’t disclose).
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 May 2024
Malate and citrate are more effective at raising calcium levels than carbonate, but consuming these two forms with a meal is important.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 30 May 2024
Verb
Unlike other sodas and carbonated drinks, Perrier is naturally carbonated, according to a quality report from the company.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 30 Apr. 2024
On Walmart Pros The machine can carbonate any beverage.
—Topher Gauk-Roger, Peoplemag, 26 Oct. 2023
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“Carbonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbonate. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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carbonate
1 of 2 noun
car·bon·ate
ˈkär-bə-ˌnāt
-nət
: a compound formed by the reaction of carbonic acid with another substance
carbonate
2 of 2 verb
car·bon·ate
ˈkär-bə-ˌnāt
carbonated; carbonating
1
: to change into a carbonate
2
: to saturate with carbon dioxide
a carbonated beverage
Medical Definition
carbonate
1 of 2 noun
car·bon·ate
ˈkär-bə-ˌnāt, -nət
: a salt or ester of carbonic acid
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