Aquocarbonic

/ˌækwoʊkɑːrˈbɒnɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or containing both water and carbon dioxide or carbonated compounds.

Etymology

From Latin 'aqua' (water) + 'carbonicus' (relating to carbon). Used in chemistry starting in the 19th century to describe solutions and systems containing both water and carbon.

Kelly Says

Aquocarbonic systems are everywhere—carbonated water (seltzer) is a simple example, but the combination of water and carbon dioxide also creates the chemical processes that dissolve limestone caves!

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