First Known Use: 1758
Dictionary
lixiviate
verb lix·iv·i·ate \lik-ˈsi-vē-ˌāt\
lix·iv·i·at·edlix·iv·i·at·ing
Definition of LIXIVIATE
transitive verb
: to extract a soluble constituent from (a solid mixture) by washing or percolation
— lix·iv·i·a·tion \(ˌ)lik-ˌsi-vē-ˈā-shən\ noun
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Origin of LIXIVIATE
Latin lixivium lye, from lixivius made of lye, from lixa lye — more at liquid
Medical Dictionary
lixiviate
transitive verb lix·iv·i·ate \lik-ˈsiv-ē-ˌāt\
lix·iv·i·at·edlix·iv·i·at·ing
Medical Definition of LIXIVIATE
: to extract a soluble constituent from (a solid mixture) by washing or percolation
—lix·iv·i·a·tion \(ˌ)lik-ˌsiv-ē-ˈā-shən\ noun
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