What is another word for Lixiviation?

Pronunciation: [lˌɪksɪvɪˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA)

Lixiviation is a process of extracting or dissolving substances by soaking them in a liquid. Some synonyms for lixiviation include leaching, extraction, dissolution, soaking, infusing, steeping, and washing. Leaching is commonly used in metallurgy and mining industries to extract metals from ores. Extraction refers to the removal of a substance or compound from a mixture or solution. Dissolution is the process of dissolving a solid in a liquid to form a solution. Soaking, infusing, and steeping all involve the process of soaking a substance in a liquid to extract or extract components. Washing is similar to lixiviation but often refers to the process of cleaning or rinsing something with water.

What are the hypernyms for Lixiviation?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Lixiviation

Besides the mineral resources of the world in their original state, the displays embraced many devices of mining machinery; such as pumps and engines used in mining, moving, and delivering ores; apparatuses for breaking out ore and coal; for crushing and pulverizing; for reducing metals, for instance the extraction of gold and silver by milling, Lixiviation, and fire; furthermore, boring and drilling tools; grinding and polishing substances, etc.
"By Water to the Columbian Exposition"
Johanna S. Wisthaler

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