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tion, hepatic congestion, and duodenal catarrh. edric wW., a saline aperient water containing, besides magnesium and sodium sulphates, magnesium and sodium chlorids. w.-gla , a solution of sodium silicate. hard w., water that contains salts of calcium or magnesium, which resist the action of soap, so that it does not readily form lather. Janos w. [after Hunyadi Jdnos, or John Corvinus (died 1456)], a purgative saline water from springs in Hungary. Javelle’s w., a solution of pota ium hypochlorite. Johannis w., a table-water from Zollhaus station in Germany. Ki in gen w., a saline laxative and tonic water from Ki in gen, in Bavaria. La Bourboule w., a mildly arsenical water from France: used in cachexia, anemia, and chlorosis. Levico w., an arsenical water from a spring near Triest in South Tyrol. Dose, a tablespoonful, gradually increased. Marienbad w., a mildly laxative water from the springs of Marienbad. mineral w., a water containing mineral salts in solution in sufficient quantity to give it special properties and taste. potable w., water that is fit to drink. Pullna w., a bitter aperient water from Bohemia. Rubinat w., a Spanish mineral water containing sodium sulphate and small amounts of pota ium, calcium, and magnesium sulphates. It has aperient properties. saline w., a water which contains neutral salts. Schwalbach w., a chalybeate water, used in anemia. Selters w., seltzer w., an effervescent mineral water occurring in springs at Sclters, in Pru ia. It contains sodium carbonate, sodium chlorid, and certain sulphates. An artificial preparation resembling the natural water is made. soft w., water that contains little or no mineral matter. St. er w., a natural table-water from the Province of Loire, France. toast-w., water in which toasted bread has been soaked: used as a drink for patients suffering with fever. Vichy w., a mineral water from Vichy, in France: a diuretic; “useful in rheumatism, diabetes, and chronic gastro-enteritis and hepatic disorders. "ws