What is another word for evaporite?
Pronunciation: [ɪvˈapɔːɹˌa͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Evaporite is a term which refers to rocks, minerals or sediments that are formed as a result of the evaporation of seawater, lake water or other water bodies. Some of the synonyms for the term evaporite include halite, gypsum, anhydrite and sylvite. Halite is a mineral that forms from the evaporation of seawater or other saline solutions. Gypsum, on the other hand, is a soft mineral which forms as a result of the evaporation of saline water in arid regions. Anhydrite is a mineral that forms as gypsum dehydrates due to high temperature or pressure. Finally, sylvite is a mineral which is formed due to the evaporation of salt pans.
