'Lixiviation' definitions:

Definition of 'Lixiviation'

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  • Lixiviation \Lix*iv`i*a"tion\, n. [Cf. F. lixiviation.] Lixiviating; the process of separating a soluble substance from one that is insoluble, by washing with some solvent, as water; leaching. [1913 Webster]