mineral water

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noun

water containing dissolved mineral salts or gases, especially such water considered healthful to drink.

mineral waters, British.

carbonated water; soda water.
artificially flavored, bottled soft drinks; soda pop.

Words nearby mineral water

mineral oil, mineral pitch, mineral spirits, mineral spring, mineral tar, mineral water, mineral wax, mineral wells, mineral wool, mineral., mineralize

Origin of mineral water

First recorded in 1555–65

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Examples from the Web for mineral water

There is, however, evidence enough around the springs to show that the mineral-water is precipitated with great rapidity.
Wonders of the Yellowstone|James Richardson
Now it has two, and not flourishing in these tea- and mineral-water drinking days.
A Shepherd's Life|W. H. Hudson
The latter was somewhat marred for us by the discovery that the mineral-water opener had been forgotten.
Diplomatic Days|Edith O'Shaughnessy
In the case of glass it is usually a mineral-water bottle which bursts.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various

British Dictionary definitions for mineral water

mineral water

noun

water containing dissolved mineral salts or gases, usually having medicinal properties

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Medical definitions for mineral water

mineral water

n.

Naturally occurring or prepared water that contains dissolved mineral salts, elements, or gases, and is often used therapeutically.