lixivium

English

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin lixivium, lixivia, from lixīvus. See lixivial.

Pronunciation

Noun

lixivium (countable and uncountable, plural lixiviums or lixivia)

  1. A solution of alkaline salts extracted from wood ashes.
    Synonym: lye
  2. Any solution obtained by lixiviation.

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