leach
verb · noun
Simple meaning
To purge a soluble matter out of something by a percolating fluid.
Pronunciation
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leechIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈlitʃ
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Definition
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verb
transitive
To purge a soluble matter out of something by the action of a percolating fluid.
intransitive
To part with soluble constituents by percolation.
figurativeintransitive
To bleed; to seep.
noun
The process of leaching
A quantity of wood ashes, through which water passes, and thus imbibes the alkali.
A jelly-like sweetmeat popular in the fifteenth century.
A tub or vat for leaching ashes, bark, etc.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
More ways to use leach
- “The fertilizer leached into the ground.”verb
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The process of leaching.
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