non·co·la
| \ ˌnän-ˈkō-lə
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Definition of noncola
: a soft drink that is not a cola
—often used before another noun The effect was seen only with colas. Noncola soft drinks, such as ginger ale and orange soda, had no effect on bone density.— Elena Conis
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“Noncola.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noncola. Accessed 23 May. 2022.
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