saliferous

[ suh-lif-er-uhs ]

adjective

1. containing or producing salt:

   saliferous strata.

saliferous

/ sæˈlɪfərəs /

adjective

1. (esp of rock strata) containing or producing salt

Word History and Origins

Origin of saliferous¹

First recorded in 1820–30; sal + -i- + -ferous

Word History and Origins

Origin of saliferous¹

C19: from Latin sal salt + ferre to bear

Example Sentences

There is little to be said of the animals which belong to the Saliferous period.

From Project Gutenberg

In Cheshire and Lancashire the gypseous and saliferous red shales and loams of the Trias are between 1000 and 1500 feet thick.

From Project Gutenberg

It overlies a bed of saliferous sandstone which has been worked for salt.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• alkaline
• briny
• pungent
• saline
• salted
• sour