Meaning of the word leach in English
What does leach mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
leach
US /liːtʃ/
UK /liːtʃ/
Verb
to dissolve and carry away nutrients or chemicals from a substance (like soil) by the action of a liquid passing through it
Example:
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Heavy rains can leach nutrients from the soil.
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Chemicals from the plastic bottle may leach into the water.
Noun
the act or process of leaching, or the substance that has been leached
Example:
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The leach of minerals from the rocks occurs over centuries.
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The soil analysis showed a high rate of nutrient leach.
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