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

Start with a visit to Hot Springs National Park, which has a long history as a spa destination for its natural mineral springs, then head west to the Ouichita National Forest for at least a day of well-deserved unplugging.

From Outside Online

Learn MoreColorado is rife with geothermal activity that heats up mineral springs around the Rockies for some of the most scenic soaking you’ll ever enjoy.

From Outside Online

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