seltzer

[ selt-ser ]
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noun
  1. (sometimes initial capital letter) a naturally effervescent mineral water containing common salt and small quantities of sodium, calcium, and magnesium carbonates.

  2. tap water that has been commercially filtered, carbonated, and bottled with no addition of minerals or mineral salts.

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Origin of seltzer

1
1735–45; <German Selterser named after Selters, a village near Wiesbaden; see -er1
  • Also called seltzer water.

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British Dictionary definitions for Seltzer

Seltzer

/ (ˈsɛltsə) /


noun
  1. a natural effervescent water with a high content of minerals

  2. a similar synthetic water, used as a beverage

Origin of Seltzer

1
C18: changed from German Selterser Wasser water from (Nieder) Selters, district where mineral springs are located, near Wiesbaden, Germany
  • Also called: Seltzer water

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