evaporite

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/ɪˈvæpəɹaɪt/ English

Definitions

noun

The salty, crusty sediment that remains after sea water evaporates.

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Synonyms

bittern epsomite efflorescence white salt water spot thernadite salin rock salt salt dome thermonatrite salse saltdome anhydrite salt cave ikaite hair-salt

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