evaporite

noun

evap·​o·​rite i-ˈva-pə-ˌrīt 

: a sedimentary rock (such as gypsum) that originates by evaporation of seawater in an enclosed basin

evaporitic

i-ˌva-pə-ˈri-tik 

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

Word History

Etymology

evaporation + -ite entry 1

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

evaporite

noun

evap·​o·​rite i-ˈvap-ə-ˌrīt 

: a sedimentary rock (as gypsum) that forms from evaporation of seawater in an enclosed basin