lixiviate
verb (used with object)
to treat with a solvent; leach.
lixiviation
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a word derived from
lixiviate.
Example Sentences
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Fortunately, Agricola usually carefully mentions other alkalis, such as the product from lixiviation of ashes, separately from his nitrum.
From De Re Metallica, Translated from the First Latin Edition of 1556 by Georgius Agricola
The Pollok process is a newer, and stated to be a cheaper mode of lixiviation by chlorine.
From Getting Gold: a practical treatise for prospectors, miners and students by J. C. F. (Joseph Colin Frances) Johnson
Alunite, a mineral sulphate of aluminium and potassium, greyish or yellowish white, from which alum is prepared in Sicily by roasting and lixiviation.
From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 1 A to Amide by Various
Both saltpetre and common salt are made by lixiviation from some of the poor oosur soils; but, from the most barren in Oude, carbonates of soda, used in making glass and soap, are taken.
From A Journey through the Kingdom of Oude, Volumes I & II by William Sleeman
After the oxidation is finished, the mass is taken from the furnace and cooled; the bichromate is obtained by lixiviation, treated with sulphuric acid and crystallized.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 829, November 21, 1891 by Various
