Definition

1. Noun:
   • Water naturally or artificially impregnated with mineral salts or gasses: "Mineral water" refers to water that contains dissolved minerals, such as salts and sulfur compounds, which may occur naturally or be added artificially. It is often, but not always, carbonated (effervescent).
   • Often used therapeutically: Historically and in some contexts, mineral water is consumed for its perceived health benefits due to its mineral content.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • I prefer to drink mineral water with my meals.
  • The spa is famous for its natural mineral water springs.
  • This brand of mineral water is artificially carbonated.

Advanced Usage

• "Sparkling mineral water": Mineral water that is naturally or artificially carbonated, making it fizzy.

  • She ordered a glass of sparkling mineral water with a slice of lemon.

• "Still mineral water": Mineral water that is not carbonated.

  • He only drinks still mineral water.

Variants and Related Words

• Seltzer (n): A type of artificially carbonated water, typically without added minerals. It is a related but distinct product.

  • Club soda is similar to seltzer but often has added minerals.

• Spring water (n): Water that comes from an underground formation and flows naturally to the earth's surface. It may contain minerals but is not necessarily defined by its mineral content like "mineral water."

  • The bottle says it contains pure spring water.

Synonyms

• Carbonated water: Water into which carbon dioxide gas has been dissolved under pressure, creating effervescence. This is a broader category that includes some mineral waters.
• Soda water: A term often used interchangeably with carbonated water or seltzer.

Related Phrases

• "Mineral water bath": A therapeutic bath using mineral water.
  • The resort offers mineral water baths for relaxation.

Related Idioms

(Note: There are no common idioms that use the exact phrase "mineral water.")

Noun

1. water naturally or artificially impregnated with mineral salts or gasses; often effervescent; often used therapeutically