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| ton·ic wa·ter (plural ton·ic wa·ters) |
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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
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| [Because it was originally drunk to stimulate the appetite or digestion] |
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