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单词 lixiviate
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Definition of lixiviate in English:

lixiviate

verb lɪkˈsɪvɪeɪtlɪkˈsɪviˌeɪt
[with object]Chemistry archaic
  • Separate (a substance) into soluble and insoluble constituents by the percolation of liquid.

    the dyestuff was extracted by lixiviating freshly cut wood with water
    Synonyms
    drain, filter, percolate, filtrate, discharge, strain, leak, separate

Derivatives

  • lixiviation

  • noun lɪksɪvɪˈeɪʃ(ə)nlɪkˌsɪviˈeɪʃ(ə)n
    Chemistry archaic

Origin

Mid 17th century: from modern Latin lixiviat- 'impregnated with lye', from the verb lixiviare, from lixivius 'made into lye', from lix 'lye'.

 
 

Definition of lixiviate in US English:

lixiviate

verblikˈsivēˌātlɪkˈsɪviˌeɪt
[with object]Chemistry archaic
  • Separate (a substance) into soluble and insoluble constituents by the percolation of liquid.

    the dyestuff was extracted by lixiviating freshly cut wood with water
    Synonyms
    drain, filter, percolate, filtrate, discharge, strain, leak, separate

Origin

Mid 17th century: from modern Latin lixiviat- ‘impregnated with lye’, from the verb lixiviare, from lixivius ‘made into lye’, from lix ‘lye’.

 
 
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