carbonate Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a salt or ester of carbonic acid (containing the anion CO3)
  2. verb turn into a carbonate
  3. verb treat with carbon dioxide
    • Carbonated soft drinks

WordNet


Car"bon*ate noun
Etymology
Cf. F. carbonate.
Definitions
  1. (Chem.) A salt or carbonic acid, as in limestone, some forms of lead ore, etc.

Webster 1913