(inorganic chemistry) The alkaline salt K₂CO₃, that is the major constituent of potash; it is used in the production of glass and some soaps.

calcium carbonate

A weak unstable acid, H₂CO₃, known only in solution, and as carbonate salts; it is present in carbonated drinks, and sparkling wine, but decomposes to form carbon dioxide and water.

(inorganic chemistry) A colourless or white inorganic compound, CaCO₃, occurring as chalk, limestone, marble etc; reacts with acids to liberate carbon dioxide.

(inorganic chemistry, countable) Synonym of bicarbonate / (inorganic chemistry, uncountable) carbonic acid

(chemistry) The lithium salt of carbonic acid, Li₂CO₃, used in the manufacture of glass and ceramics, and medically, in the treatment of bipolar disorder.

(chemistry) A salt, Na₂CO₃ formally derived from sodium hydroxide and carbonic acid; it is a white powder, soluble in water, with domestic, commercial and industrial uses; it occurs naturally as natrite

(obsolete, inorganic chemistry) carbon dioxide

(inorganic chemistry) The ammonium salt of carbonic acid, (NH₄)₂CO₃; a white powder, smelling of ammonia, used in the preparation of smelling salts and baking powder.

(obsolete, inorganic chemistry) potassium carbonate