lixiviate

[ lik-siv-ee-eyt ]

verb (used with object)

, lix·iv·i·at·ed, lix·iv·i·at·ing.

1. to treat with a solvent; leach.

lixiviate

/ lɪkˈsɪvɪˌeɪt /

verb

1. tr chem a less common word for leach 1 lixiviate

Derived Forms

• lixˌiviˈation, noun
• lixˈivial, adjective

Other Words From

• lix·ivi·ation noun
• nonlix·ivi·ated adjective
• nonlix·ivi·ation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of lixiviate¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of lixiviate¹

C17: from lixivium