The process of adding carbon dioxide gas to a liquid, or the fizzy quality that results from dissolved CO2.
From carbonate plus -ion (a process or state). The term became standard in chemistry and beverage science in the 19th century.
Carbonation creates that tingly, slightly acidic sensation on your tongue because CO2 dissolves into carbonic acid, which actually activates pain receptors—you're feeling a mild chemical burn that humans learned to enjoy!
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