carbonation

(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.

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A form of solution where an acid, formed by the solution of atmospheric carbon dioxide in the water, dissolves minerals. The effects of carbonation are best seen in the solution of calcium-rich rocks, such as limestone, but carbonic acid will also dissolve silicates. See also karst.

The reaction between carbon dioxide and calcium compounds, esp. in cement paste, mortar, or concrete, to produce calcium carbonate.