lixiviate Definition
- 1to wash or percolate the soluble matter from (something) by the action of a liquid passing through it
- 2to extract the soluble constituents of (ashes, soil, etc.) by the action of a percolating liquid
Using lixiviate: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lixiviate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The process of lixiviating the soil is time-consuming.
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The ashes were lixiviated to extract the potassium carbonate.
Example
The coffee is brewed by lixiviating the ground beans with hot water.
lixiviate Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with lixiviate
to wash or percolate the soluble matter from the soil by the action of a liquid passing through it
Example
The farmer lixiviates the soil to remove excess salt.
to extract the soluble constituents of ashes by the action of a percolating liquid
Example
The potash was obtained by lixiviating the ashes of burnt wood.
Example
The coffee shop uses a French press to lixiviate the coffee.
Origins of lixiviate
from Latin 'lixivium', meaning 'lye'
Summary: lixiviate in Brief
The verb 'lixiviate' [liks-uh-vee-eyt] means to extract soluble matter from something by washing or percolating it with a liquid. It is commonly used in the context of extracting soluble constituents from soil, ashes, or coffee. For example, 'The farmer lixiviates the soil to remove excess salt.' Synonyms include 'leach,' 'percolate,' 'strain,' and 'filter.'
