carbonic acid gas

noun

: carbon dioxide

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The primitive atmosphere of the earth was greatly richer in carbonic acid gas [carbon dioxide] than the present, and therefore unfit for the respiration of the warm-blooded animals. —

Daniel C. Schlenoff, Scientific American, 1 May 2018

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'carbonic acid gas.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of carbonic acid gas was in 1796

See more words from the same year

Dictionary Entries Near carbonic acid gas

carbonic acid

carbonic acid gas

carbonic anhydrase

See More Nearby Entries

Cite this Entry

Style

“Carbonic acid gas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbonic%20acid%20gas. Accessed 31 Mar. 2023.

Copy Citation