Carbonating

/ˈkɑɹbənɛɪtɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The act of infusing a liquid with carbon dioxide gas to make it fizzy.

Etymology

Present participle of carbonate, formed from carbon plus -ate plus -ing. Used since the 1700s in industrial beverage production.

Kelly Says

The pressure inside a sealed soda bottle is what keeps carbonating happening—remove the cap and the CO2 escapes, which is why flat soda is just sweetened water without the fun.

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