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Carbonic
Carbonic (/kɑːrˈbɒnɪk/), derived from the Latin word carbo, meaning coal, is a term used in chemistry to describe compounds that contain the carbonate radical or the carbon dioxide molecule.
Etymology
The term "carbonic" is derived from the Latin word carbo, which means coal. It was first used in the late 18th century to describe compounds that were produced by the combustion of coal.
Related Terms
- Carbonic Acid: An acid resulting from the dissolution of carbon dioxide in water.
- Carbonic Anhydrase: An enzyme found in red blood cells and other tissues that catalyzes the rapid conversion of carbon dioxide to bicarbonate and protons.
- Carbonic Oxide: Another term for carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas.
- Carbonate: A salt or ester of carbonic acid.
Pronunciation
The term "carbonic" is pronounced as /kɑːrˈbɒnɪk/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Carbonic
- Wikipedia's article - Carbonic
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