solonets

/sɒˈlɒnɛts/ or /soʊˈlɒnɛts/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of salt lake, typically found in Ukraine and Russia, characterized by high salinity and alkalinity.

“The expedition team studied the unique ecosystem of the solonets in the Ukrainian steppes.”

Synonyms

  • alkaline lake
  • salt lake

Antonyms

  • freshwater lake
  • neutral lake