Mineral water is water from a mineral spring that contains various minerals, such as salts and sulfur compounds. It is usually still, but may be sparkling.
A mineral water spring at Sabalan Mountain, Iran
Different sizes of mineral water at a supermarket
Seabees with a bulk purchase
Carbonated water is water containing dissolved carbon dioxide gas, either artificially injected under pressure, or occurring due to natural geological processes. Carbonation causes small bubbles to fo
Mineral water
…Mineral water is water from a mineral spring that contains various minerals, such as salts and sulfur compounds. It is usually still, but may be sparkling (carbonated/effervescent). Traditionally, mineral waters were used or consumed at their spring sources, often referred to as "taking the waters" or…
Joseph Priestley pioneered a method of carbonation in the 18th century.
Equipment used by Priestley in his experiments on gases and the carbonation of water
Belfast Evening Post, Belfast, Ireland, August 7, 1786