Wordie: Tonic

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(adj): employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words

(adj): vs. atonic), accented -- (used of syllables

(adj): relating to or being the keynote of a major or minor scale

(adj): vs. atonal) -- (having tonality; i.e. tones and chords organized in relation to one tone such as a keynote or tonic

(adj): imparting vitality and energy

(adj): vs. debilitating) -- (imparting strength and vitality

(n): lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine

(n): nonalcoholic beverage (usually carbonated)

(n): a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring

(n): nonalcoholic beverage (usually carbonated)

(n): (music) the first note of a diatonic scale

(n): a notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound

(n): a medicine that strengthens and invigorates

(n): (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease

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8 months ago John said:

Boston term for soda. Not tonic water, but coke, pepsi, etc.

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