evaporite
/ɪˈvæpəˌraɪt/
noun
- A sedimentary rock or mineral deposit formed by the evaporation of water, such as salt or gypsum.
- The Great Salt Lake contains large evaporite deposits of salt and other minerals.
- Geologists study evaporite layers to understand ancient climate conditions.
- Evaporite rocks like halite are often mined for table salt.