The Collaborative International Dictionary
Vichy water \Vi"chy wa`ter\ A mineral water found at Vichy, France. It is essentially an effervescent solution of sodium, calcium, and magnetism carbonates, with sodium and potassium chlorides; also, by extension, any artificial or natural water resembling in composition the Vichy water proper. Called also, colloquially, Vichy.
Usage examples of "vichy water".
He raised a finger at the bartender, who regarded him with stolid hostility, and ordered in schoolboy French a small bottle of Vichy water, carbonated, without ice, and, out of deference to the guidebook, a glass of hot mint tea.
Bond pocketed these and then went to his bedside table and fetched the untouched bottle of Vichy water.
They felt icy and they stung gently as if immersed in fresh Vichy water.