carbonic acid
A weak unstable acid, H₂CO₃, known only in solution, and as carbonate saltsA 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.
» Carbonic acid is a product of many chemical reactions.
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3 sentencesCarbonic acid is a product of many chemical reactions.
The gas produced consists therefore of carbon monoxide, hydrogen, nitrogen, and a small proportion of hydrocarbons and carbonic acid gas.
The proportion between carbonic acid gained and oxygen lost, CO₂/O₂ is termed the "respiratory quotient."
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)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.
Kohlensäure
углекислота́uglekislotá, у́гольная кислота́úgolʹnaja kislotá
a weak acid known only in solution; formed when carbon dioxide combines with water
(obsolete, uncountable)Carbon dioxide.
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1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
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