Uk English Meaning of leach

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Definitions and Meaning of leach in English

Wordnet

leach (n)

the process of leaching

Wordnet

leach (v)

cause (a liquid) to leach or percolate

permeate or penetrate gradually

remove substances from by a percolating liquid

Webster

leach (n.)

See 3d Leech.

A quantity of wood ashes, through which water passes, and thus imbibes the alkali.

A tub or vat for leaching ashes, bark, etc.

See Leech, a physician.

Webster

leach (v. t.)

To remove the soluble constituents from by subjecting to the action of percolating water or other liquid; as, to leach ashes or coffee.

To dissolve out; -- often used with out; as, to leach out alkali from ashes.

Webster

leach (v. i.)

To part with soluble constituents by percolation.

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leach

the process of leaching, cause (a liquid) to leach or percolate, permeate or penetrate gradually, remove substances from by a percolating liquidSee 3d Leech., A

filter,percolate,screen,strain

Dilute,water (down),cut,thin,weaken,adulterate

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