lixiviation (Meaning)
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lixiviation (n.)
Lixiviating; the process of separating a soluble substance form one that is insoluble, by washing with some solvent, as water; leaching.
Synonyms & Antonyms of lixiviation
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lixiviation Sentence Examples
- The lixiviation process extracted valuable minerals from the ore through a solvent-based leaching method.
- The soil's high acidity caused rapid lixiviation of heavy metals, contaminating groundwater.
- Mining operations employed heap lixiviation to dissolve gold and silver from crushed rock.
- The lixiviant solution used in the process was carefully chosen to maximize extraction efficiency.
- The lixiviation rate was optimized by adjusting the temperature, agitation, and solvent concentration.
- By-products from lixiviation, such as tailings and wastewater, required careful management to minimize environmental impact.
- The gold-bearing solution obtained after lixiviation underwent further purification to separate the precious metal.
- Acid lixiviation was used to remove impurities from metal ores, improving their quality.
- The lixiviation tank was designed with multiple compartments to facilitate efficient solvent flow and metal extraction.
- Advances in lixiviation technology allowed for more efficient and environmentally friendly mining practices.
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Lixiviating; the process of separating a soluble substance form one that is insoluble, by washing with some solvent, as water; leaching.
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The lixiviation process extracted valuable minerals from the ore through a solvent-based leaching method.
The soil's high acidity caused rapid lixiviation of heavy metals, contaminating groundwater.
Mining operations employed heap lixiviation to dissolve gold and silver from crushed rock.
The lixiviant solution used in the process was carefully chosen to maximize extraction efficiency.
