noun

carbonate

carbonate

Calcium carbonate is found in shells.

Calcium carbonate is found in shells.

Sodium carbonate is used in cleaning.

Sodium carbonate is used in cleaning.

((noun)) a chemical salt. Calcium carbonate is a common substance.

Synonyms: salt, mineral, compound

From 'carbon' plus '-ate', a chemical suffix for a salt of an acid.

A fizzy drink is 'carbonated', which involves compounds related to 'carbonate'.

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