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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
The Saratoga Springs resort was soon built to take advantage of the area’s mineral waters.
—Yan Zhao, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
The place is remarkably well-preserved, with tidy houses decorated with flower boxes and ornate sgraffito (decoration scratched into their exterior walls) and flowing mineral water springs around town.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
As with all Widow Jane products, the whiskey is non-chill filtered and proofed with pure limestone mineral water from the Rosendale Mines in upstate New York, a practice that contributes to its signature round mouthfeel and long finish.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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
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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 21 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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