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lixiviation

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lixiviation /lix·iv·i·a·tion/ (lik-siv″e-a´shun) separation of soluble from insoluble material by use of an appropriate solvent, and drawing off the solution.
lix·iv·i·a·tion (lk-sv-shn)
n.
The removal of the soluble constituents of a substance by the action of a percolating liquid. Also called leaching.
lix·ivi·ate (lk-sv-t) v.
lixiviation.
See leaching.
lixiviation [lik-siv″e-a´shun]
separation of soluble from insoluble material by use of an appropriate solvent, and drawing off the solution.
lixiviation
separation of soluble from insoluble material by use of an appropriate solvent, and drawing off the solution.
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