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saliferous

 

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Adjective saliferous has 1 sense
  1. saliferous - containing or yielding salt; "saliferous formations"; "salt domes"
    Antonym:
    fresh (indirect, via salt)

Definitions from the Web

Term: Saliferous

Part of speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

- Definition: Containing or producing salt; salt-bearing.

- Example sentence: The saliferous marshes along the coast are an important source of salt in the region.

- Synonyms: salt-bearing, saline

- Related products on Amazon: Salt Products

Sense 2:

- Definition: Pertaining to or relating to the geological formation of salt.

- Example sentence: The saliferous deposits provide valuable information about the ancient environment.

- Synonyms: salt-forming, salt-rich

- Related products on Amazon: Geology Books

Sense 3: (Local usage)

- Definition: Popular or well-known within a specific region or locality.

- Example sentence: The saliferous cuisine of this town is renowned for its unique flavors.

- Synonyms: local specialty, regional cuisine

- Related products on Amazon: Local Cookbook

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