Leach: meaning, definitions and examples

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leach

 

[ liหtสƒ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

chemical process

To leach is the process by which solutes are removed from a solid by the action of a liquid solvent. This process is commonly observed in the extraction of minerals from ore, where water or other solvents dissolve certain components, leaving behind undesirable materials. It can also refer to the process in agriculture where nutrients are washed away from soil by rainfall or irrigation. The effectiveness of leaching depends on various factors including the nature of the solvent and the solid material involved.

Synonyms

dissolve, extract, wash out

Examples of usage

  • The gold was leached from the ore using cyanide.
  • Nitrates can leach into groundwater from agricultural fields.
  • Leaching is important in the preparation of herbal tinctures.

Translations

Translations of the word "leach" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lixiviar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ€เคš

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช auslaugen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ meresap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธั‚ัะณัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyciฤ…gaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆตธๅ‡บใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lixivier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lixiviar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผzmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นจ์ถœํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุณุฑุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vytahovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vyลฅahovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆตธๅ‡บ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izvleฤi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leifa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั–าฃั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ•แƒ”แƒ—แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑzdฤฑrmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lixiviar

Etymology

The term 'leach' originated from the Old English word 'leac', meaning 'to draw out' or 'to wash'. It appears in Middle English as 'lechen', reflecting its connection to the act of cleansing or drawing out substances. The application of 'leach' has evolved over time to encompass various expressions in science and agriculture, particularly in relation to the use of liquids to separate solutes from solids. The modern usage in the context of chemical engineering and environmental science has solidified its importance in understanding both natural processes and industrial applications.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,289, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.