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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Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
Hydrothermal Genesis: Magnesium-rich fluids heated up by magma intrusions and usually exceeding 100 degrees Celsius react with colder carbonate rocks forming dolostone.
—David Bressan, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Emily Price, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
It’s designed like a regular old reusable plastic water bottle with a carbonating mechanism built into the lid (check out our full review of sparkling water makers here).
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 11 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Researchers have predicted that Mars’ sedimentary carbonate, such as siderite, likely formed under the ancient Red Planet’s carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
Hydrothermal Genesis: Magnesium-rich fluids heated up by magma intrusions and usually exceeding 100 degrees Celsius react with colder carbonate rocks forming dolostone.
—David Bressan, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
Sparkling water, on the other hand, is naturally carbonated from mineral springs, boasting unique, varied tastes depending on its source—perfect for sipping on its own or elevating a spritz.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
It’s designed like a regular old reusable plastic water bottle with a carbonating mechanism built into the lid (check out our full review of sparkling water makers here).
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Carbonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbonate. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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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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