leached Definition
- 1to remove substances from a material by washing it with a solvent or water
- 2to dissolve out soluble constituents from (ashes, soil, etc.) by percolation
- 3to drain or drain away (moisture, color, etc.) from something
Using leached: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "leached" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The rain leached the nutrients from the soil.
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The chemicals have leached into the groundwater.
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The dye has leached out of the fabric.
leached Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: leached in Brief
The verb 'leached' [liːtʃt] means to remove substances from a material by washing it with a solvent or water. It can also refer to dissolving out soluble constituents from ashes, soil, etc. by percolation, or draining away moisture, color, etc. from something. Examples include 'The rain leached the nutrients from the soil,' and 'The dye has leached out of the fabric.'
