/liːtʃ/ /liːtʃ/ (UK), /liːtʃ/ (US)

Definitions

1. verb

to remove a substance from something by washing or using a solvent

“The farmer leached the soil to remove the excess salt.”

2. noun

a substance that is dissolved from something by a solvent

“The leach from the contaminated water was toxic to the plants.”

3. verb

to seep or flow slowly through something

“Water leaked from the pipe and leached onto the floor.”

4. noun

a device or equipment used for leaching, especially in a goldmine

“The old leach in the mine was replaced with a new one.”