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Seltzer – today’s popular term for such sparkling water – was around, too. But it was used only for the naturally carbonated mineral water from the German town Nieder-Selters.

by: Valerie M. Fridland Professor of Linguistics, University of Nevada, Reno, The Conversation Posted: Jul 6, 2025 / 08:00 AM CDT Updated: Jul 6, 2025 / 08:39 AM CDT ...

Seltzer – today’s popular term for such sparkling water – was around, too. But it was used only for the naturally carbonated mineral water from the German town Nieder-Selters.