lixivium

[ lik-siv-ee-uh m ]
/ lɪkˈsɪv i əm /

noun, plural lix·iv·i·ums, lix·iv·i·a [lik-siv-ee-uh] /lɪkˈsɪv i ə/.

the solution, containing alkaline salts, obtained by leaching wood ashes with water; lye.
any solution obtained by leaching.

Origin of lixivium

First recorded in 1605–15, lixivium is from the Latin word lixīvium lye

Words nearby lixivium

livy, livyer, liwan, lixiviate, lixiviation, lixivium, liz, liza, lizard, lizard fish, lizard head

British Dictionary definitions for lixivia

lixivium
/ (lɪkˈsɪvɪəm) /

noun plural -iums or -ia (-ɪə)

the alkaline solution obtained by leaching wood ash with water; lye
any solution obtained by leaching

Word Origin for lixivium

C17: from Late Latin, from lix lye