evaporitic


e·vap·o·rite

E0248400 (ĭ-văp′ə-rīt′)n. A sedimentary deposit of precipitated minerals, formed by the evaporation of saline water.
[evapor(ation) + -ite.]
e·vap′o·rit′ic (-rĭt′ĭk) adj.

evaporitic

(ɪˌvæpəˈrɪtɪk) adj (Geological Science) geology of or relating to an evaporite