JONAS, MINERAL WATERS OF
\d͡ʒˈə͡ʊnəz], \dʒˈəʊnəz], \dʒ_ˈəʊ_n_ə_z]\
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This spring is situate to the south-west of Bourbon-l'Archambault, in France. The waters contain chloride of calcium and sulphate of lime; chloride of sodium, and sulphate of soda; carbonate of iron, and carbonic acid gas. They are tonic and aperient.
By Robley Dunglison
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