carbonate
Translation
carbonate
Examples
Calcium carbonate is found in shells and rocks.
Calcium carbonate is found in shells and rocks.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) ... Limestone is a type of carbonate rock.
Similar Words
Synonyms: None (it's a specific chemical compound).
Etymology
From 'carbon' plus the suffix '-ate', which denotes a salt of an acid.
Memory Tips
Think of 'carbon' + 'ate'. It's a chemical compound where carbon has 'eaten' or combined with oxygen.