What is another word for carbonates?

Pronunciation: [kˈɑːbənˌe͡ɪts] (IPA)

Carbonates are a type of mineral found throughout the earth's crust. They are commonly formed through the reaction of carbon dioxide with rocks, sediments, or other minerals. There are many different synonyms for carbonates, including bicarbonates, carbonic acid salts, and carbonic acid anhydrides. Other related terms include limestone, calcite, dolomite, and chalk, which are all types of carbonate minerals. Carbonates are widely used in a variety of industries, including construction, agriculture, and manufacturing. They are also important in the study of geology and climate change, as they provide valuable clues about past and current environmental conditions.

What are the hypernyms for Carbonates?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    minerals, inorganic compounds, ionic compounds.

Usage examples for Carbonates

Their specific gravity may be 3.441, and they contain oxalate of lime to the extent of 81 per cent, together with carbonates of lime and magnesia and organic matter.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
Urea and carbonates may be present in excess, the feed may be given dry, and drinking water may be deficient in quantity without any deposition of stone or gravel.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
But it has a power of combining with certain other things and forming substances which, because they are combinations of carbon, are called carbonates.
"A Handbook of Health"
Woods Hutchinson

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