Decarbonating

/diːˈkɑrbənˌeɪtɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of decarbonate; actively removing carbon dioxide or carbonates from a substance.

Etymology

From decarbonate plus the present participle suffix '-ing', showing an action in progress. Standard English verb conjugation.

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Industrial decarbonating processes for limestone removal can be surprisingly aggressive—some facilities use ultrasonic vibrations to shake carbonate buildup loose from pipes!

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