Leach

Pronunciation: /ˈliːtʃ/

Leach (verb)

  1. To wash out or remove a substance from something using liquid.
  2. To slowly drain away from soil or another material, usually by water.

Examples

  • Rainwater can leach nutrients from the soil.
  • Chemicals may leach toxins from the waste material.

Common collocations: leach nutrients, leach chemicals, leach away, leach from

Synonyms of Leach

Neutral

Antonyms of Leach

  • when discussing liquid movement