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tonic water
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carbonated soft drink in which quinine is dissolved
Tonic water is a fizzy soft drink that contains quinine, a bitter compound. It's commonly mixed with alcoholic beverages like gin, though it can also be enjoyed on its own.
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Encyclopedic overview
Under ultraviolet light, the quinine in tonic water fluoresces, as seen with this bottle of Canada Dry tonic water. Tonic water is a carbonated soft drink in which quinine is dissolved. Originally used as a prophylactic against malaria, modern tonic water typically has a significantly lower quinine content and is often more sweetened than the original medicinal form. It is consumed for its distinctive bitter flavour.
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