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mineral water
noun
: water naturally or artificially infused with mineral salts or gases (such as carbon dioxide)
Examples of mineral water in a Sentence
a glass of mineral water
Recent Examples on the Web
An economic engine running since 1880 on the presence of mineral waters.
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Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 12 Feb. 2025
Via a dedicated tap and recommended to drink only once per day, the mineral water was key to establishing the town as a spa destination during Queen Victoria’s reign.
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Alexandra Cheney, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2025
The bathing area with a geothermal tub The mineral water that fills the tub is drawn from 3,000 feet below the property.
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Molly Allen, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2024
Therapeutic geothermal mineral waters in the Rockies have attracted soakers for centuries, starting with the Utes, who frequently visited them for physical and spiritual healing.
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Jennifer Broome, The Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2025
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of mineral water was
in the 15th century
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“Mineral water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mineral%20water. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
mineral water
noun
: water containing mineral salts (as of calcium) or gases (as carbon dioxide) which are present naturally or added artificially
Medical Definition
mineral water
noun
: water naturally or artificially infused with mineral salts or gases (as carbon dioxide)
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