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carbonated

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkɑɹbəˌneɪtɪd// UK //kˈɑːbənˌeɪtɪd// car·bon·at·ed

v. containing bubbles of gas, like the bubbles in soda or beer. You use this to describe drinks that fizz when you open them.

v. containing dissolved carbon dioxide gas, which is released as bubbles when the pressure is released. Often used to describe beverages or industrial materials.


SIMPLE

I prefer my soda carbonated.

CONTEXTUAL

The factory produces carbonated water for the local market, ensuring the bottles remain sealed until the moment they are sold.

COMPLEX

While some consumers enjoy the crisp, effervescent quality of carbonated beverages, others find the bubbles irritating to their digestive system.

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