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

(inorganic chemistry) The magnesium salt of carbonic acid, MgCO₃; it is a white powdery solid that occurs as magnesite and other minerals; it used as a mild base and in numerous industrial applications

(organic chemistry) The methyl ester of carbonic acid (CO(OCH₃)₂) that is used in organic synthesis as a methylating agent

(obsolete, inorganic chemistry) potassium carbonate

plural of lead carbonate

Any lead salt containing both carbonate and hydroxide ions.

plural of carbonated water

plural of hydrogen carbonate

plural of sodium carbonate

(geology) A carbonate unit immediately overlaying a glacial diamictite, found only in sediments deposited immediately after a Snowball Earth episode.