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carbonation

[/ˌkɑːrbəˈneɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: carbonations
carbonatação
1. The process of infusing a liquid with carbon dioxide gas, typically under pressure
The carbonation in this soda makes it fizzy and refreshing.
A carbonatação neste refrigerante o torna efervescente e refrescante.
2. The presence of carbon dioxide bubbles in a beverage
I prefer drinks with high carbonation.
Prefiro bebidas com alta carbonatação.
3. In chemistry, the process of combining with carbon dioxide or carbonic acid
Carbonation of minerals occurs naturally over time.
A carbonatação de minerais ocorre naturalmente ao longo do tempo.
Synonyms
effervescencefizzbubbling
Antonyms
flatness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
carbonatação
standard usage
São Paulo
carbonatação
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
carbonatação
standard usage, sometimes 'gaseificação'
Portugal
carbonatação
standard usage, also 'gasificação'

Related Idioms & Phrases

lose carbonation
add carbonation
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