mineral water

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noun

water containing dissolved mineral salts or gases, especially such water considered healthful to drink.
mineral waters, British.
1. carbonated water; soda water.
2. artificially flavored, bottled soft drinks; soda pop.

Origin of mineral water

First recorded in 1555–65

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Historical Examples of mineral water

In the case of glass it is usually a mineral-water bottle which bursts.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)
Various
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
An excellent white sulphur water is procured from artesian wells about 800 ft. deep, and there is a mineral-water bath house.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 6
Various
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

British Dictionary definitions for mineral water

mineral water

noun

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

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mineral water in Medicine

mineral water

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