carbonation

English

Etymology

carbonate +‎ -ion

Noun

carbonation (countable and uncountable, plural carbonations)

  1. The state of having carbon dioxide gas dissolved in a liquid.
    Soda pop is basically sugar water with a little bit of flavoring and added carbonation.
  2. The amount or level of dissolved carbon dioxide remaining in solution.
    Celia didn't eat at the diner anymore because she thought the carbonation in their fountain drinks was off.
  3. Carbonization.
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