Leaching

verb

/ˈliːtʃɪŋ/

Word Frequency: 1.4

Definitions

1.verbTo purge a soluble matter out of something by the action of a percolating fluid.

"Heavy rainfall can leach out minerals important for plant growth from the soil."

2.verbTo part with soluble constituents by percolation.

3.nounThe process by which something is leached.

4.nounLiquid that leaches.

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