Definition

A liquid that contains alkaline salts, usually made by soaking wood ashes in water to extract the soluble substances.

Example

The farmer used lixivium to enrich the soil with nutrients.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of lixivium?

No, I haven’t. What is it?

It's a solution made from alkaline salts, usually from wood ashes.

That sounds interesting! I had no idea such a thing existed.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lixivium → It originates from Latin 'lixivium' (meaning lye or alkaline solution), derived from 'lixivium' (meaning to wash or to leach). The word refers to a solution obtained by leaching ashes or other materials, typically used in soap-making or cleaning.

Memory Tip

Think of the process of 'washing' or 'leaching' to remember that 'lixivium' refers to a solution made from this process.

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