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ton·ic wa·ter

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  1. tonic, tonic water, quinine waternoun

    lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine

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  1. tonic waternoun

    A carbonated beverage containing quinine, which is a medicine. It is used to make gin and tonic, a primarily recreational drink.

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  1. Tonic water

    Tonic water (or Indian tonic water) is a carbonated soft drink in which quinine is dissolved. Originally used as a prophylactic against malaria, tonic water usually has a significantly lower quinine content and is consumed for its distinctive bitter flavor, though nowadays it is often sweetened. It is frequently used in mixed drinks, particularly in gin and tonic.

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  1. tonic water

    Tonic water is a carbonated soft drink that contains quinine as the key ingredient, which gives it a slightly bitter taste. It also often contains some form of sweetener, and is commonly used as a mixer in alcoholic beverages, particularly in cocktails such as gin and tonic. The quinine was originally included in tonic water to help prevent malaria, but nowadays the quantity is too small to have this effect.

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  1. Tonic water

    Tonic water is a carbonated soft drink, in which quinine is dissolved. Originally used as a prophylactic against malaria, tonic water usually now has a significantly lower quinine content and is consumed for its distinctive bitter flavour. It is often used in mixed drinks, particularly in gin and tonic.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of tonic water in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of tonic water in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2


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