Carbonation Meaning in English

word

US

ˌkɑɹbəˈneɪʃən

kar-buh-NAY-shun

UK

kˌɑːbənˈeɪʃən

KAH-buhn-AY-shun

Definition

The process of adding carbon dioxide gas to a liquid, usually to make it fizzy or bubbly, as in soda or sparkling water.

Usage & Nuances

'Carbonation' is mainly used in scientific, culinary, and beverage contexts. Common collocations: 'level of carbonation,' 'artificial carbonation.' Not to be confused with 'carbonization' (burning or turning into carbon).

• Spanish: carbonatación
• Portuguese (BR): carbonatação
• Portuguese (PT): carbonatação
• Chinese (Simplified): 碳酸化 - 起泡 (饮料)
• Chinese (Traditional): 碳酸化 - 起泡 (飲料)
• Hindi: कार्बोनेशन
• Arabic: تغويز
• Bengali: কার্বনেশন
• Russian: карбонизация - газирование
• Japanese: 炭酸化
• Vietnamese: cacbonat hóa
• Korean: 탄산화
• Turkish: karbonasyon
• Urdu: کاربونیشن
• Indonesian: karbonasi

Example Sentences

I like the carbonation in sparkling water.

basic

The carbonation makes the drink fizzy.

basic

Too much carbonation can hurt your mouth.

basic

Can you taste the difference in carbonation between these two sodas?

natural

Some people love strong carbonation, but I prefer it a little less bubbly.

natural

When the carbonation fades, soda just tastes flat.

natural