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evaporite

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \i-ˈva-pə-ˌrīt\
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \i-ˈva-pə-ˌrīt\

Definitions of evaporite word

  • noun evaporite A natural salt or mineral deposit left after the evaporation of a body of water. 1
  • noun evaporite any sedimentary rock, such as rock salt, gypsum, or anhydrite, formed by evaporation of former seas or salt-water lakes 0
  • noun evaporite a type of sedimentary rock, as halite or gypsum, formed by the evaporation of salt water 0
  • noun evaporite The salty, crusty, sediment that remains after sea water evaporates. 0

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Parts of speech for Evaporite

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evaporite popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 55% 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.

evaporite usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with evaporite

  • how does evaporite form?
  • how do evaporite sedimentary rocks form?
  • how does an evaporite form?
  • what is an evaporite?

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