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lix•iv•i•um



Pronunciation: (lik-siv'ē-um), [key]
—n.,
—pl. lix•iv•i•ums, lix•iv•i•aPronunciation: (lik-siv'ē-u). [key]
1. the solution, containing alkaline salts, obtained by leaching wood ashes with water; lye.
2. any solution obtained by leaching.

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