saliniform

/ˌsælɪˈnɪfɔrm/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or relating to a saltwater lake or a saltwater lake ecosystem

“The saliniform nature of the lake made it home to numerous unique species.”

2. noun

a saltwater lake or a saltwater lake ecosystem

“The saliniform lake was a crucial part of the local ecosystem.”

3. noun

a type of salt-tolerant plant

“The park was filled with saliniform plants that thrived in the salty soil.”

Synonyms

  • halophilous
  • halophytic

Antonyms

  • freshwater
  • non-saliniform