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carbonic acid

car·bon·ic ac·id
C c

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kahr-bon-ik as-id]
    • /kɑrˈbɒn ɪk ˈæs ɪd/
    • /ˈkɑː.bən ˈæsɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kahr-bon-ik as-id]
    • /kɑrˈbɒn ɪk ˈæs ɪd/

Definitions of carbonic acid words

  • noun carbonic acid a weak acid formed when carbon dioxide combines with water: obtained only in aqueous solutions, never in the pure state. Formula: H2CO3 3
  • noun carbonic acid a weak, colorless acid, H2CO3, formed by the solution of carbon dioxide in water and existing only in solution 3
  • noun carbonic acid the acid, H 2 CO 3 , formed when carbon dioxide dissolves in water, known in the form of its salts and esters, the carbonates. 1
  • noun carbonic acid a weak unstable acid, H2CO3, known only in solution, and as carbonate salts; it is present in carbonated drinks, and sparkling wine, but decomposes to form carbon dioxide and water. 0
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Origin of carbonic acid

First appearance:

before 1785
One of the 44% newest English words
First recorded in 1785-95

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Parts of speech for Carbonic acid

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carbonic acid popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for carbonic acid

noun carbonic acid

  • carbon dioxide — Carbon dioxide is a gas. It is produced by animals and people breathing out, and by chemical reactions.
Just one Synonym for carbonic acid

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