To add carbon dioxide gas to a liquid, creating bubbles and fizz, like what happens when you make soda.
From French 'carbonate,' derived from Latin 'carbo' (coal/carbon) plus the suffix '-ate' indicating a chemical compound. The process became common after industrial techniques developed in the 18th century.
When you carbonate water, you're literally forcing CO₂ molecules into the liquid under pressure—when the pressure releases, those bubbles escape, which is why soda goes flat! This simple chemistry trick changed beverage history and created an entire industry worth billions.
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