Definitions

1. noun

a salt of carbonic acid, especially sodium carbonate, calcium carbonate, or potassium carbonate.

“The geologist studied the formation of limestone, a carbonate mineral.”

2. verb

to convert into a carbonate, or to treat with carbon dioxide to form a carbonate.

“The chemist carbonate the water to remove impurities.”

3. verb

to give a carbonated quality to.

“The bartender carbonate the water to make a fizzy drink.”

4. verb

to add carbon dioxide to (a liquid).

“The bartender carbonate the soda for the party.”

5. chemistry

a salt of carbonic acid, especially sodium carbonate, calcium carbonate, or potassium carbonate.

“The chemist studied the chemical properties of various carbonates.”