Pronunciation: /liːtʃ/
noun the act or process of leaching
A1 I used a leach to walk my dog.
A2 The leach broke while I was walking my dog.
B1 I need to buy a new leach for my dog.
B2 The leach I bought is very durable and strong.
C1 The leach is made of high-quality materials and is comfortable to hold.
C2 The leach I purchased has a reflective strip for added safety during night walks.
verb to dissolve out soluble constituents from (ashes, soil, etc.) by percolation
A1 I leach the tea leaves to make a cup of tea.
A2 The rain can leach nutrients from the soil.
B1 Farmers need to be careful of how much fertilizer they use to prevent leaching into the groundwater.
B2 The chemicals in the cleaning product can leach into the plastic container.
C1 The toxins from the landfill are leaching into the nearby river, causing pollution.
C2 The artist used a special technique to leach colors onto the canvas, creating a beautiful painting.
formal The chemical process of leaching involves extracting substances from a solid by dissolving them in a liquid.
informal I heard that the rain can leach nutrients from the soil, affecting plant growth.
slang Don't worry about that spill, I'll just leach it with some water and it'll come right out.
figurative The constant negative comments from her peers seemed to leach away her confidence over time.
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