alkali flat

al·ka·li flat

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-kuh-lahy flat]
- /ˈæl kəˌlaɪ flæt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-kuh-lahy flat]
- /ˈæl kəˌlaɪ flæt/

Definitions of alkali flat words

noun alkali flat an arid plain encrusted with alkaline salts derived from the streams draining into it 3
noun alkali flat a nearly level plain that is covered with a hard, dry mixture of alkaline salts and sediment, formed in an arid region by the complete evaporation of a shallow lake or basin 3
noun alkali flat a level area, as a dry lake bed, in which evaporation has concentrated alkali minerals, as sodium sulfates and carbonates. 1
noun alkali flat A dry lake; a remnant of lake consisting of fine-grained sediments infused with alkali salts. 0

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Origin of alkali flat

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1870-75

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Parts of speech for Alkali flat

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alkali flat popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for alkali flat

noun alkali flat

badlands — any deeply eroded barren area
death valley — a desert valley in E California and W Nevada: the lowest, hottest, and driest area of the US. Lowest point: 86 m (282 ft) below sea level. Area: about 3885 sq km (1500 sq miles)
salt marsh — a marshy tract that is wet with salt water or flooded by the sea.

All 3 Synonyms of alkali flat