lixivium

[ lik-siv-ee-uhm ]

noun

, plural lix·iv·i·ums, lix·iv·i·a [lik-, siv, -ee-, uh].

1. the solution, containing alkaline salts, obtained by leaching wood ashes with water; lye.
2. any solution obtained by leaching.

lixivium

/ lɪkˈsɪvɪəm /

noun

1. the alkaline solution obtained by leaching wood ash with water; lye
2. any solution obtained by leaching

Word History and Origins

Origin of lixivium¹

First recorded in 1605–15, lixivium is from the Latin word lixīvium lye

Word History and Origins

Origin of lixivium¹

C17: from Late Latin, from lix lye

Example Sentences

It was customary among the Gauls to wash the hair with a lixivium made of chalk in order to increase its redness.

From Project Gutenberg

He usually, however, refers to potash as lixivium or salt therefrom, and by other distinctive terms.

From Project Gutenberg

They may be made with quick Lime, Soap, and Chimney-Soot; or else take an Ounce of Sal Ammoniack, two Ounces of burnt Roman Vitriol, three Ounces of quick Lime, and as many of calcin'd Tartar; mingle the whole Mass together in a Lixivium of Bean-Cod Ashes, and cause it to evaporate gently to a Consistence: Let this Paste be kept for use in a dry place, and in a well-stopt Vessel.

From Project Gutenberg

Differs from T. sordidum in having no trace of violet colour; T. lixivium differs in the free truncate gills. lixivium, Fr.

From Project Gutenberg

Lixivium means made into lye; hence, of the color of ashes and water.

From Project Gutenberg