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carbonationAddition of carbon dioxide gas to a beverage, imparting sparkle and a tangy taste and preventing spoilage. The liquid is chilled and cascaded down in an enclosure containing carbon dioxide (either as dry ice or a liquid) under pressure. Increasing pressure and lowering temperature maximize gas absorption. Carbonated beverages do not require pasteurization. carbonation [‚kär·bə′nā·shən] (chemistry) Conversion to a carbonate. (chemical engineering) The process by which a fluid, especially a beverage, is impregnated with carbon dioxide. (geochemistry) A process of chemical weathering whereby minerals that contain soda, lime, potash, or basic oxides are changed to carbonates by the carbonic acid in air or water. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The deposit, now a nickel for each carbonated drink container, would rise to a dime. Lake chose to manufacture a carbonated drink based on celery and celery seed isn't known. However, these and other researchers say they don't recommend excessive swilling of cola or any other carbonated drink. |
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