Synonyms

mineral spring

American

noun

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

mineral spring British

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of mineral spring

First recorded in 1775–85

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mineral spring

Sometime in 2023, the tribe is due to open the Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza on the 5.8-acre site of the mineral spring that has always been a centerpiece of tribal culture.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 8, 2023

In addition to its full-service spa, the resort boasts the Oasis Waterfall Lagoon, a private area with fresh, naturally heated mineral spring water.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 8, 2022

People would go to public bathhouses, or a resort might offer a soaking pool or mineral spring.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 19, 2021

The tribe declared a sovereign right to improve the property and said it is protecting an ancient and sacred hot mineral spring.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2014

Before Maria could learn much from her talented father, he died while visiting a mineral spring to “take the waters” for his health.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman

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