carbonator

This term refers specifically to the hardware used for carbonation, ranging from small consumer appliances to massive industrial machinery. It is a technical term used primarily in the context of food and beverage production, chemistry, or home appliance marketing.

In a domestic setting, it often refers to a handheld or countertop device that uses a CO2 canister. In an industrial setting, it describes a complex system of tanks and injectors designed for high-volume saturation of liquids.