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Webster 1913 Edition


Lixivial

Lix-iv′i-al

,
Adj.
[L.
lixivius
, fr.
lix
ashes, lye ashes, lye: cf. F.
lixiviel
.]
1.
Impregnated with, or consisting of, alkaline salts extracted from wood ashes; impregnated with a salt or salts like a lixivium.
Boyle.
2.
Of the color of lye; resembling lye.
3.
Having the qualities of alkaline salts extracted from wood ashes.
Lixivial salts
(Old Chem.)
,
salts which are obtained by passing water through ashes, or by pouring it on them.

Webster 1828 Edition


Lixivial

LIXIV'IAL

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Definition 2024


lixivial

lixivial

English

Adjective

lixivial (not comparable)

  1. Impregnated with, or consisting of, alkaline salts extracted from wood ashes; impregnated with a salt or salts like a lixivium.
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  2. Having the qualities of alkaline salts extracted from wood ashes.
  3. Of the colour of lye; resembling lye.

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