Karbonaatides

Karbonaatides is a term whose meaning is not standardized in mainstream chemistry or geology. In various sources it has been used informally to refer to carbonate-related compounds or materials, but it does not correspond to a single, widely accepted category. Because the term lacks an official definition, its interpretation depends on the context in which it appears.

One common broad interpretation is that karbonaatides denote compounds that contain carbonate groups. This can include carbonate salts with the carbonate anion CO3^2−, as well as carbonate esters such as alkyl carbonates that feature the carbonate functional group –O–C(=O)–O–. In this sense, karbonaatides would be a general label for species derived from or incorporating carbonate chemistry, rather than a specific chemical class with a fixed set of properties.

In mineralogical discussions, karbonaatides may be used informally to describe carbonate-containing minerals or mineral-like materials, though this usage is nonstandard. The well-established carbonate minerals (for example, calcite, dolomite, and siderite) belong to recognized mineral groups with defined structures, and karbonaatide is not a formal mineral name in standard nomenclature.

In speculative or worldbuilding contexts, karbonaatides can be employed as a fictional category of carbonate-based substances or materials with particular characteristics. In such cases, the properties and composition are defined by the author rather than by established science.

If you encounter the term, the most reliable approach is to consult the original source for its intended definition. See also carbonate, carbonate esters, carbonate minerals.