evaporite

noun

evap·​o·​rite i-ˈva-pə-ˌrīt How to pronounce evaporite (audio)
: a sedimentary rock (such as gypsum) that originates by evaporation of seawater in an enclosed basin
evaporitic adjective

Examples of evaporite in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web While 30% to 50% of the rock struck by the Chicxulub impactor was made up of evaporite deposits like salt and gypsum, almost none of that material is found in the core. Scott K. Johnson, Ars Technica, 15 Sep. 2019

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Word History

Etymology

evaporation + -ite entry 1

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of evaporite was in 1924

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“Evaporite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evaporite. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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evaporite

noun
evap·​o·​rite i-ˈvap-ə-ˌrīt How to pronounce evaporite (audio)
: a sedimentary rock (as gypsum) that forms from evaporation of seawater in an enclosed basin

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