Pronunciation: [kˈɑːmɪnˌe͡ɪt] (IPA) 
The word "carminate" is spelled with a "c" followed by "ar". The "a" is pronounced with the "ah" sound as in "father" and the "r" is pronounced with a slight roll or trill. The next two letters, "m" and "i", are pronounced as they appear, with the "i" having a short and crisp "ih" sound. The word ends with "nate", with the "n" pronounced as a soft "n" and "ate" pronounced with the "eyt" sound as in "late".
There is not an official dictionary definition for the word "carminate." However, based on linguistics and etymology, we can attempt to derive a meaning.
The root word "carmine" refers to a deep, vivid red color often used as a dye or pigment. It is derived from the French word "carmin," which was originally borrowed from the Arabic "qirmiz" meaning "red" or "crimson." The suffix "-ate" commonly implies the process of becoming or causing something to be.
With this in mind, one could hypothesize that "carminate" may signify the act or process of making something red or crimson, or alternatively, causing something to have a carmine hue or appearance. It could describe activities such as dyeing an object red, applying a red pigment to a surface, or adding a carmine colorant to a solution or substance.
Additionally, "carminate" could potentially be used as a verb to express the act of intensifying or enlivening something, in a metaphorical sense. For example, if used in relation to a text or a piece of writing, "carminate" might indicate the deliberate enhancement of emotions or vividness within the written work.
However, it is important to note that "carminate" is not a widely recognized or commonly used term, and its precise definition may vary depending on the context in which it is applied.
A red-colored salt of carminic acid with an alkali.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
