mineral spring

noun

1. a spring of water that contains a significant amount of dissolved minerals.

mineral spring

noun

1. a spring of water that contains a high proportion of dissolved mineral salts

Word History and Origins

Origin of mineral spring¹

First recorded in 1775–85

Example Sentences

There is a curious and persistent survival of the belief in witchcraft through this mineral-spring belt in West Virginia.

From Project Gutenberg

Six processes are therefore necessary before the small quantity of bromine contained in the mineral spring-water, is separated.

From Project Gutenberg