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 evaporiteEncyclopediaSeeevaporite