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carbonic_acid

carbonic acid

English

carbonic acid

Noun

carbonic acid (uncountable)

  1. a weak unstable acid, H2CO3, known only in solution, and as carbonate salts; it is present in carbonated drinks, and sparkling wine, but decomposes to form carbon dioxide and water

Derived terms

  • carbonic acid gas
  • carbonic acid snow

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