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evaporite

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ɪˈvæp.əˌɹaɪt/

1

noun

Meaning 1

The salty, crusty sediment that remains after salt water evaporates.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

the sediment that is left after the evaporation of seawater

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: sediment, deposit

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