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Word: Leach
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English leccan ‘to water’, of West Germanic origin. The current sense dates from the mid 19th century
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
liːtʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(with reference to a soluble chemical or mineral) drain away from soil, ash, or similar material by the action of percolating liquid, especially rainwater
Short Definition:(of soluble chemical or mineral) drain away from soil, ash, or similar material by action of percolating liquid
Examples:- the nutrient is quickly leached away
- pesticides and fertilizers that leach into rivers
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