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tonic water

ton·ic wa·ter (plural ton·ic wa·ters)


noun 
Definition:
 
bitter-tasting carbonated water: a carbonated drink with a bitter taste, originally and still sometimes containing quinine, drunk on its own as a soft drink or used as an ingredient in cocktails

[Because it was originally drunk to stimulate the appetite or digestion]
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