Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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carbonic acid | Yes | No | No | No |
carbonate | Yes | No | Yes | No |
carbonic acid (noun) | carbonate (noun) |
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a weak acid known only in solution; formed when carbon dioxide combines with water | a salt or ester of carbonic acid (containing the anion CO3) |
carbonic acid (verb) | carbonate (verb) |
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treat with carbon dioxide | |
turn into a carbonate |