{ Lix*iv"i*ate (?), Lix*iv"i*`ted (?), }
a. [From Lixivium.] 1.Of or pertaining to lye or lixivium; of the quality of alkaline
salts.
2.Impregnated with salts from wood
ashes.Boyle.
Lix*iv"i*ate (?), v. t. [imp. &
p. p.Lixiviated (?); p. pr. & vb.
n.Lixiviating (?).] To subject to a washing
process for the purpose of separating soluble material from that
which is insoluble; to leach, as ashes, for the purpose of extracting
the alkaline substances.