carbonate
Translation
carbonate
Examples
Calcium carbonate is found in shells.
Calcium carbonate is found in shells.
Sodium carbonate is used in cleaning.
Sodium carbonate is used in cleaning.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a chemical salt. Calcium carbonate is a common substance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: salt, mineral, compound
Etymology
From 'carbon' plus '-ate', a chemical suffix for a salt of an acid.
Memory Tips
A fizzy drink is 'carbonated', which involves compounds related to 'carbonate'.