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Webster 1913 Edition


Lixivium

Lix-iv′i-um

,
Noun.
[L.
lixivium
,
lixivia
. See
Lixivial
.]
A solution of alkaline salts extracted from wood ashes; hence, any solution obtained by lixiviation.

Webster 1828 Edition


Lixivium

LIXIV'IUM

,
Noun.
[L. from lix, lye.]
Lye; water impregnated with alkaline salts imbibed from wood ashes. It is sometimes applied to other extracts.

Definition 2024


lixivium

lixivium

English

Noun

lixivium (plural lixiviums or lixivia)

  1. A solution of alkaline salts extracted from wood ashes.
  2. Any solution obtained by lixiviation.