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Lixivial
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Lixivial, a. [L. lixivius, fr. lix ashes, lye ashes, lye: cf. F. lixiviel.].
- Impregnated with, or consisting of, alkaline salts extracted from wood ashes; impregnated with a salt or salts like a lixivium. [1913 Webster]
- Of the color of lye; resembling lye. [1913 Webster]
- Having the qualities of alkaline salts extracted from wood ashes. [1913 Webster]
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