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leaching

The correct spelling is leaching.

How to pronounce leaching

verb

IPA: /ˈliːtʃɪŋ/

Say it like: Lee-chi-ng

The correct spelling is leaching. To purge a soluble matter out of something by the action of a percolating fluid. For example: "Heavy rainfall can leach out minerals important for plant growth from the soil."

Usage Examples

Heavy rainfall can leach out minerals important for plant growth from the soil.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To purge a soluble matter out of something by the action of a percolating fluid.
  2. 2.To part with soluble constituents by percolation.

noun

  1. 1.The process by which something is leached.
  2. 2.Liquid that leaches.

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