.~.~ Water leaching or forming water soluble substance
DEFINITION
Classification: 423/208
(under subclass 179) Processes including the step of dissolving out a portion of a solid with water as a solvent, or forming a substance which is soluble in water; see Glossary for leaching.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
179, for processes which include the step of leaching with water containing other materials, e.g., brine etc.
202, for processes which include the step of leaching with an acidic substance.
205, for processes which include leaching or forming a water soluble substance and additionally employ pressure, vacuum, or steam.