carbonic

/kɑ:'bɔnik/

Thân thiện

A scientist adds carbonic acid to a beaker of water.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to or consisting of or yielding carbon: The word "carbonic" describes something that is connected to, made of, or produces carbon, especially in chemical compounds.

Usage and Examples

• Adjective:
  • Carbonic acid is a weak acid formed when carbon dioxide dissolves in water.
  • The process involves various carbonic compounds.
  • Scientists study carbonic reactions in the atmosphere.

Advanced Usage

• "Carbonic" in Geology: Used to describe geological processes or features involving carbon compounds.
  • Carbonic springs are mineral springs containing carbon dioxide.

Variants and Related Words

• Carbonate (noun/verb): A salt of carbonic acid, or the act of dissolving carbon dioxide in a liquid.
  • Calcium carbonate is a common mineral.
• Carbonation (noun): The process of dissolving carbon dioxide in a liquid, typically under pressure.
  • The carbonation gives the soda its fizz.

Synonyms

• Carbonaceous: Consisting of or containing carbon.
• Carboniferous: Yielding or containing carbon or coal.

Related Phrases and Terms

• Carbonic acid gas: An older term for carbon dioxide (CO₂).
• Carbonic anhydrase: An enzyme that catalyzes the interconversion of carbon dioxide and carbonic acid.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. relating to or consisting of or yielding carbon

Từ đồng nghĩa

• carbonaceous
• carbonous
• carboniferous