solonchak

/səˈlɒŋtʃæk/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of salt flat or salt lake found in Central Asia, characterized by a dry or salt-covered surface.

“The expedition team had to navigate across the vast solonchak to reach the next town.”

Synonyms

  • salt flat
  • salt lake

Antonyms

  • freshwater lake
  • ocean