leaching Synonyms

leaching Meaning

Wordnet

leaching (n)

the process of leaching

Webster

leaching (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Leach

leaching Sentence Examples

  1. The heavy rain caused the toxic chemicals to leach from the landfill into the groundwater.
  2. The acidic soil leached valuable nutrients from the plants, leaving them stunted and yellowed.
  3. The old paint had leached into the soil, contaminating the area around the abandoned house.
  4. Over time, the minerals from the rocks leached into the soil, enriching it and making it more fertile.
  5. The harsh chemicals used in the cleaning process leached the color from the fabric, making it appear faded and drab.
  6. The pollutants from the industrial plant leached into the river, killing fish and other aquatic life.
  7. The salts from the road leached into the soil, affecting the growth of vegetation in the area.
  8. The disinfectant leached into the drinking water, making it unsafe for consumption.
  9. The metal ions from the corroded pipes leached into the water, giving it a metallic taste and odor.
  10. The leaching of heavy metals from old batteries poses a significant environmental hazard.

FAQs About the word leaching

the process of leachingof Leach

percolating, screening, filtering,straining,

diluting, cutting, watering (down), watering (down), cutting,diluting,thinning, weakening, thinning, weakening

The heavy rain caused the toxic chemicals to leach from the landfill into the groundwater.

The acidic soil leached valuable nutrients from the plants, leaving them stunted and yellowed.

The old paint had leached into the soil, contaminating the area around the abandoned house.

Over time, the minerals from the rocks leached into the soil, enriching it and making it more fertile.