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seltzer

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selt·zer  (sltsr)
n.
1. A natural effervescent spring water of high mineral content.
2. See carbonated water.
[From German Selterser (Wasser), (water) of Selters, a village of central Germany.]
Seltzer [ˈsɛltsə]
n
1. (Earth Sciences / Minerals) a natural effervescent water with a high content of minerals
2. (Earth Sciences / Minerals) a similar synthetic water, used as a beverage Also called Seltzer water
[changed from German Selterser Wasser water from (Nieder) Selters, district where mineral springs are located, near Wiesbaden, Germany]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.seltzerseltzer - naturally effervescent mineral water
mineral water - water naturally or artificially impregnated with mineral salts or gasses; often effervescent; often used therapeutically
2.seltzerseltzer - effervescent beverage artificially charged with carbon dioxide
carbonated water, club soda, soda water, sparkling water
soda pop, soda water, tonic, pop, soda - a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring; "in New England they call sodas tonics"
drinking water - water suitable for drinking
Translations
Seltzer (water)
n → Selterswasser nt
Seltzer [ˈsɛltsəʳ] n → seltz m inv
Seltzer [ˈsɛltsəʳ] n → seltz m inv


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And when he got out of the carriage at Bologova to get some seltzer water, and caught sight of Anna, involuntarily his first word had told her just what he thought.
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"Why, darn my eyes," says the old man, with a grin; "darn my eyes if the saffron-coloured son of a seltzer lemonade ain't asking me in to take a drink.
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It seems such a simple thing to tell them to put a bottle of Seltzer water in your bedroom.
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