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lixivium

/lik-siv-ee-uhm/US // lɪkˈsɪv i əm //UK // (lɪkˈsɪvɪəm) //

浸出液

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    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.

Examples

  • Lixivium means made into lye; hence, of the color of ashes and water.

  • A war of pamphlets followed, Ranby, the serjeant-surgeon, maintaining that the patient had died of the lixivium.

  • Alkaline lixivium dissolves (though sometimes with difficulty) mucus, and generally pus.

  • Upon a somewhat higher level the cisterns of the clear lixivium may be placed.

  • This lixivium, being weak, should be run off into a separate tank.