strong water

historical

(now historical) A strong solvent, (specifically) nitric acid. / (now historical) Alcoholic spirit; a strong alcoholic drink.

Japanese Meaning

歴史的な用法で、強い溶剤、具体的には硝酸を指す / 歴史的な用法で、烈酒、強いアルコール飲料を指す

The chemist labeled the bottle 'strong water' and kept it in the ventilated cabinet.

化学者はその瓶に「硝酸」と表示し、換気の良い棚に保管した。

Sense（1）

(now historical) A strong solvent, (specifically) nitric acid.

Sense（2）

(now historical) Alcoholic spirit; a strong alcoholic drink.

Strong-Waters are apt to give me the Head-ache—I hope, Madam, you will excuse me.

strong waters

（ plural ）