Lix·iv/i·ā'tion, n.
n. [Fr. lixiviation, It. lissiviazione. See supra.] The operation or process of extracting alkaline salts from ashes, by pouring water on them, the water passing through them imbibing the salts.
n. [Fr. lixiviation, It. lissiviazione. See supra.] The operation or process of extracting alkaline salts from ashes, by pouring water on them, the water passing through them imbibing the salts.