lixiviate
to treat with a solvent; leach.
Origin of lixiviate
1Other words from lixiviate
- lix·iv·i·a·tion, noun
- non·lix·iv·i·at·ed, adjective
- non·lix·iv·i·a·tion, noun
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How to use lixiviate in a sentence
On calcination and subsequent lixiviation it yields ordinary alum.
The niter was obtained from lixiviation of nitrous earth found under old houses, barns, etc.
The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government, Vol. 1 (of 2) | Jefferson DavisWhen the calcined mineral becomes thoroughly cold, we may proceed to the lixiviation.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines | Andrew UreA good deal of salt is made by lixiviation of the soil and evaporating by fire.
In either event, whether obtained from wool residues or from lixiviation of wood-ash, it would be an impure potash.
De Re Metallica | Georgius Agricola
British Dictionary definitions for lixiviate
/ (lɪkˈsɪvɪˌeɪt) /
(tr) chem a less common word for leach 1 (def. 1), lixiviate
Origin of lixiviate
1Derived forms of lixiviate
- lixivial, adjective
- lixiviation, noun
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