n. [ From Carron, in Scotland where it was first made. ] (Med.) A kind of short cannon, formerly in use, designed to throw a large projectile with small velocity, used for the purpose of breaking or smashing in, rather than piercing, the object aimed at, as the side of a ship. It has no trunnions, but is supported on its carriage by a bolt passing through a loop on its under side. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. carbonate. ] (Chem.) A salt or carbonic acid, as in limestone, some forms of lead ore, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Combined or impregnated with carbonic acid. [ 1913 Webster ]