Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
carbonate
Noun
/ˈkɑːrbəneɪt/
Definition
A carbonate is a salt or ester of carbonic acid containing the anion CO₃²⁻.
Examples
- Calcium carbonate is used in antacids to relieve heartburn and indigestion.
- The chalk is primarily composed of calcium carbonate.
- Carbonate minerals like calcite are important in rock formation.
Meaning
In chemistry, carbonates are compounds that contain a carbon atom double bonded to an oxygen atom and single bonded to three other oxygen atoms. They are commonly found in minerals and play a significant role in geology and biology.
Synonyms
- Salt of carbonic acid
- Carbonic salt
- Carbonic ester
