Definition

To remove carbon dioxide or carbonic acid from a substance.

Example

The process to decarbonate the water made it taste fresher.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever tried to decarbonate your drinks at home?

No, I haven't! How do you do that?

It's actually pretty simple; you just let the soda sit out for a bit to lose the bubbles.

That sounds easy! I might give it a try next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Decarbonate → It is formed from "de-" (meaning removal) and "carbonare" (from Latin "carbon", meaning carbon). The word describes the process of removing carbon from a substance.

Memory Tip

Think of 'removing' ('de-') 'carbon' ('carbonare') from something — that's what decarbonate means.

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