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evaporitic

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e·vap·o·rite   (ĭ-vāp'ə-rīt')   
n.  A sedimentary deposit that results from the evaporation of seawater.

[evapor(ation) + -ite1.]
e·vap'o·rit'ic (-rĭt'ĭk) adj.
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