leach
To purge a soluble matter out of something by the action of a percolating fluidTo purge a soluble matter out of something by the action of a percolating fluid.
» Over time, the memories have leached from my mind.
Meaning
3 senses(transitive)To purge a soluble matter out of something by the action of a percolating fluid.
Heavy rainfall can leach out minerals important for plant growth from the soil.
auswaschen, auslaugen
вымыватьvymyvatʹ
(intransitive)To part with soluble constituents by percolation.
The gangue was leached to recover minerals left behind by the original technology.
(figuratively, intransitive)To bleed; to seep.
- remove substances from by a percolating liquid
- permeate or penetrate gradually
- cause (a liquid) to leach or percolate
Examples
3 sentencesOver time, the memories have leached from my mind.
The most valuable minerals have been leached from the soil.
Almost everyone considers leaches to be disgusting animals, but I find them fascinating.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English *lechen, *lecchen, from Old English leċċan, from Proto-Germanic *lakjaFrom Middle English *lechen, *lecchen, from Old English leċċan, from Proto-Germanic *lakjaną, from Proto-Indo-European *leǵ- (“to leak”).
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Forms
leaches, leaching, leached, leachedSynonyms
2 synonymsWord family
10 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle