evaporitic

/ˌɛvəˈpɒrɪtɪk/ or /ˌɛvəˈpɔrɪtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resulting from evaporation, especially the formation of salt deposits through the evaporation of seawater.

“The evaporitic processes in the salt lakes created a unique landscape.”

2. noun

a deposit or formation resulting from evaporation, especially of seawater.

“The geologists studied the evaporitic rock formations in the ancient sea bed.”

Synonyms

  • evaporitic
  • halitic
  • saline

Antonyms

  • freshwater
  • non-saline