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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
Its products are ubiquitous in Indian homes and include daily necessities such as salt, tea and mineral water.
—Ashok Sharma, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024
At the time, the mineral water was likely considered the most precious cargo onboard.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 July 2024
The mineral water was produced by none other than Selters.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 July 2024
The wreck was not a fishing boat but rather a sailing ship loaded with crates of Champagne, wine, mineral water and porcelain.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 July 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of mineral water was
in the 15th century
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Cite this Entry
“Mineral water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mineral%20water. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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)
More from Merriam-Webster on mineral water
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about mineral water
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