Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lixiviate
verb
/lɪkˈsɪv.i.eɪt/
Definition
To wash out or extract soluble substances from a material using a liquid, often applied in the context of leaching.
Examples
- The process to lixiviate the minerals from the ore improved the yield of the extraction.
- Farmers sometimes lixiviate plant materials to obtain nutrients for fertilizers.
Meaning
Lixiviate refers to the process of extracting soluble materials by soaking or washing with a liquid, usually water or a solvent.
Synonyms
- Leach
- Wash out
- Extract
