Leach Synonyms & Definitions

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• LeachDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (n.) A quantity of wood ashes, through which water passes, and thus imbibes the alkali.
2. (n.) A tub or vat for leaching ashes, bark, etc.
3. (n.) See 3d Leech.
4. (v. t.) To remove the soluble constituents from by subjecting to the action of percolating water or other liquid; as, to leach ashes or coffee.
5. (n.) See Leech, a physician.
6. (v. t.) To dissolve out; -- often used with out; as, to leach out alkali from ashes.
7. (v. i.) To part with soluble constituents by percolation.

• LeachyDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (a.) Permitting liquids to pass by percolation; not capable of retaining water; porous; pervious; -- said of gravelly or sandy soils, and the like.

• LeachedDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (imp. & p. p.) of Leach