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carbonates

/ˈkɑːrbənɪts/ /ˈkɑːrbəneɪts/

Meanings
noun
Any salt or ester of carbonic acid.

Examples :

"Many rocks contain carbonates, like limestone and marble. "
chemistry compound substance

Related Words

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and noun

/ænd/ /ənd/ /ən/

In rhythm, the second half of a divided beat.

"The drummer emphasized the ands in the song, making the rhythm very clear. "

Illustration marble

marble noun

/ˈmɑːbəl/ /ˈmɑɹbəl/

A rock of crystalline limestone.

"The ancient Roman ruins were made of strong marble. "

Illustration carbonic

carbonic adjective

/kɑːˈbɒnɪk/ /kɑɹˈbɒnɪk/

Of or relating to carbon.

"The soda's fizz is due to the release of carbonic acid. "

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any adverb

/ˈæni/ /ˈɛni/

To even the slightest extent, at all.

"I will not remain here any longer."

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many noun

/ˈmæni/ /ˈmɛni/

A multitude; a great aggregate; a mass of people; the generality; the common herd.

"Democracy must balance the rights of the few against the will of the many."

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acid noun

/ˈæs.ɪd/

A sour substance.

"The lemon juice has a strong acid taste. "

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like noun

/laɪk/

(usually in the plural) Something that a person likes (prefers).

"Tell me your likes and dislikes."

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ester noun

/ˈɛstə/ /ˈɛstɚ/

A compound most often formed by the condensation of an alcohol and an acid, with elimination of water, which contains the functional group carbon-oxygen double bond joined via carbon to another oxygen atom.

"The sweet smell of many fruits, like bananas and apples, is due to the presence of esters. "

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salt noun

/sɔlt/ /sɒlt/ /sɑlt/

A common substance, chemically consisting mainly of sodium chloride (NaCl), used extensively as a condiment and preservative.

"My grandmother sprinkled a generous amount of salt on the spaghetti before serving it. "

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limestone noun

/ˈlaɪmstəʊn/ /ˈlaɪmstoʊn/

An abundant rock of marine and fresh-water sediments; primarily composed of calcite (CaCO3); it occurs in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous.

"The white cliffs were made of limestone, a rock formed from ancient seashells. "

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rocks noun

/ɹɒks/

An enormous mythical bird in Eastern legend.

"The ancient legends spoke of the powerful rocks, a mythical bird of immense size. "

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contain verb

/kənˈteɪn/

To hold inside.

"The box contains several important documents. "