SINCE 1828
carbonic
adjective
car·bon·ic
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Definition of carbonic
: of, relating to, or derived from carbon, carbonic acid, or carbon dioxide
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Half the wine was fermented traditionally, half as whole clusters on their stems, producing a carbonic fermentation that gives the wine its youthful fragrance, fruitiness and vitality. — Mike Dunne, sacbee, "Bright and intriguing wines in full bloom at these four foothill wineries | The Sacramento Bee," 9 May 2018 Other options of the same ilk include frappato from the Vittoria region of Italy, barberas from the Piedmont region of Italy, and any number of fresh reds made by the perhaps arcane process known as carbonic maceration. — Melissa Clark, New York Times, "A Sheet-Pan Supper That Defies the Seasons," 2 Feb. 2018 In addition to the unusual one-offs, Jones also produces more traditional wines in cans: rosé, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir under his Alloy label; carbonic Sangiovese, called Antipasto; and more. — Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle, "Wine’s brewski moment: Canned wine is here, but can it avoid the down-market trap?," 24 Jan. 2018 Carbonating that (which is adding carbonic acid) lowers its pH to about 5. — Ellie Krieger, chicagotribune.com, "Flavored waters — yes, including La Croix — are eroding your teeth," 27 Apr. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'carbonic.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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carbonic
adjective
car·bon·ic
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Medical Definition of carbonic
: of, relating to, or derived from carbon, carbonic acid, or carbon dioxide
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