Meaning Of The Word Evaporite

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What's The Definition Of Evaporite?

evaporite in American English
a type of sedimentary rock, as halite or gypsum, formed by the evaporation of salt water
noun: any sedimentary rock, as gypsum or rock salt, formed by precipitation from evaporating seawater

evaporite in British English
noun: any sedimentary rock, such as rock salt, gypsum, or anhydrite, formed by evaporation of former seas or salt-water lakes

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