evaporite

evaporite Definition

evapo·rite (ē vap′ə rīt′, i-)

noun

a type of sedimentary rock, as halite or gypsum, formed by the evaporation of salt water

evaporite Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

rock: Equally it is worth recording that there is no assessment available to support deep disposal in evaporite rock.
deposit: Borax occurs naturally in evaporite deposits produced by the repeated evaporation of seasonal lakes ( see playa ).

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