Carbonate

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːrbəˌneɪt/

Carbonate (noun)

  1. A type of chemical compound that contains carbon and oxygen, often found in minerals and used in various products.

Examples

  • A carbonate can react with acids to produce carbon dioxide.
  • A carbonate is a type of chemical compound.

Common collocations: sodium carbonate, calcium carbonate, carbonate ion

Synonyms of Carbonate

Formal

Neutral