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单词 saliferous
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Definition of saliferous in English:

saliferous

adjective səˈlɪf(ə)rəs
Geology dated

  • (of rock or strata) containing a large proportion of salt.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The Magdalen Islands are situated in the Magdalen Basin which contains a large number of giant saliferous structures of the type found in the Gulf of Mexico.
    • Certain basins acquire complex geological profiles due to brittle, saliferous or clay tectonics.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Latin sal ‘salt’ + -ferous.

Definition of saliferous in US English:

saliferous

adjectivesəˈlif(ə)rəssəˈlɪf(ə)rəs
Geology dated

  • (of rock or strata) containing a large proportion of salt.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Certain basins acquire complex geological profiles due to brittle, saliferous or clay tectonics.
    • The Magdalen Islands are situated in the Magdalen Basin which contains a large number of giant saliferous structures of the type found in the Gulf of Mexico.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Latin sal ‘salt’ + -ferous.
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