lixiviate

[ lik-siv-ee-eyt ]
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verb (used with object),lix·iv·i·at·ed, lix·iv·i·at·ing.
  1. to treat with a solvent; leach.

Origin of lixiviate

1
First recorded in 1640–50; lixivi(um) + -ate1

Other 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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British Dictionary definitions for lixiviate

lixiviate

/ (lɪkˈsɪvɪˌeɪt) /


verb
  1. (tr) chem a less common word for leach 1 (def. 1), lixiviate

Origin of lixiviate

1
C17: from lixivium

Derived forms of lixiviate

  • lixivial, adjective
  • lixiviation, noun

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