What is another word for carbonic acid?

Pronunciation: [kɑːbˈɒnɪk ˈasɪd] (IPA)

Carbonic acid, also known as dihydrogen carbonate or acid of air, is a mild acid formed when carbon dioxide dissolves in water. It is an important compound in nature, found in carbonated drinks and in the respiratory processes of animals. Its molecular formula is H2CO3. Other synonyms for carbonic acid include: aerial acid, plant volatile, air acid, acid of lime, acid of soda, acid of gas and acid of stone. Despite its mild nature, carbonic acid can cause harm to the environment when it contributes to ocean acidification, whereby it lowers the pH of the ocean, resulting in devastating effects on marine life.

Synonyms for Carbonic acid:

What are the hypernyms for Carbonic acid?

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

    acid, mineral acid, Acidic Compound.

What are the hyponyms for Carbonic acid?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for carbonic acid (as nouns)

Related words: carbon dioxide, carbonates, acidification, acidic

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