English Explanatory Dictionary

carbonic acid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.
  2. Carbon dioxide.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

carbonic acid

Synonyms

H₂CO₃

Derived words

carbonic acid gas carbonic acid snow hemicarbonic acid
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