Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lixivia

Noun

/lɪkˈsɪviə/

Definition

A term used to refer to the liquid produced by leaching, especially when extracting soluble substances from a solid.

Examples

The lixivia obtained from the leaching process contained several valuable minerals.
After dissolving the minerals, the lixivia was analyzed for its chemical composition.
Farmers often use lixivia solutions to enhance soil nutrient content.

Meaning

Lixivia can denote the solution obtained from the process in which water or another solvent is used to extract certain soluble compounds from ores, soils, or other solid materials.