Definition

Relating to carbon or derived from carbonic acid or carbon dioxide.

Example

Carbonic compounds are important in many chemical processes.

Conversation

Did you know that soda contains carbonic acid?

Really? I never thought about it that way.

Yeah, it’s what gives the bubbles their fizz.

That makes sense! I guess that's why it’s so refreshing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Carbonic → It is formed from "carbon" (from Latin "carbo", meaning coal or charcoal) and "-ic" (a suffix used in chemistry to denote a relationship to a specified element or compound). The word "carbonic" refers to something that is related to or derived from carbon, particularly in the context of carbon dioxide or carbon compounds.

Memory Tip

Think of 'carbon' as the base element and '-ic' indicating a relationship, so 'carbonic' means something that is related to carbon.

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