leach

[ leech ]

/ litʃ /

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verb (used with object)

to dissolve out soluble constituents from (ashes, soil, etc.) by percolation.

to cause (water or other liquid) to percolate through something.

verb (used without object)

(of ashes, soil, etc.) to undergo the action of percolating water.

to percolate, as water.

noun

the act or process of leaching.

a product or solution obtained by leaching; leachate.

the material leached.

a vessel for use in leaching.

Origin of leach

1425–75; late Middle English leche leachate, infusion, probably Old English *læc(e), *lec(e), akin to leccan to wet, moisten, causative of leak

OTHER WORDS FROM leach

leach·a·ble, adjectiveleach·a·bil·i·ty, nounleacher, nounun·leached, adjective

Words nearby leach

LDR, L-driver, L.D.S., -le, lea, leach, leachate, leaching, leachy, Leacock, lead

Definition for leach (2 of 2)

leach²

[ leech ]

/ litʃ /

noun Nautical.

leech³.

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Example sentences from the Web for leach

Leach ran an ad teasing Margolies about her Clinton connection, dismissing the first family of Democratic politics as old news.
What Democratic Revolt? Moderate Cruises in PA-13 Primary|David Freedlander|May 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Leach was active in several moderate groups during his 30 years in the House, losing his bid for reelection in 2006.
The Incredible Shrinking GOP Moderates|Eleanor Clift|July 29, 2011|DAILY BEAST
But through trial and error, Leach and his co-founder Randy Crochet, a real estate investor, improved the product.
The Healthiest Fast Food Chain|Joshua Robinson|November 2, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Nevertheless, he faced Lefty Leach like a chap exuding confidence from every pore.
The New Boys at Oakdale|Morgan Scott

If this account be correct, the genus proposed by Leach will include the typical species of Scalaria, such as S. pretiosa.
A Conchological Manual|George Brettingham Sowerby
It did not go on for a couple of days, but Mrs. Leach lived through that night in the same semi-comatose state.
Tomaso's Fortune and Other Stories|Henry Seton Merriman
At the period in which the schools referred to by Mr. Leach were flourishing, scepticism in religious matters was prevalent.
Education in England in the Middle Ages|Albert William Parry
At the close of the repast, Mr Leach commissioned me to distribute 1lb.
Adventures and Recollections|Bill o'th' Hoylus End

British Dictionary definitions for leach (1 of 3)

leach¹

/ (liːtʃ) /

verb

to remove or be removed from a substance by a percolating liquid

to lose or cause to lose soluble substances by the action of a percolating liquid

another word for percolate (def. 1), percolate (def. 2)

noun

the act or process of leaching

a substance that is leached or the constituents removed by leaching

a porous vessel for leaching

Derived forms of leach

leacher, noun

Word Origin for leach

C17: variant of obsolete letch to wet, perhaps from Old English leccan to water; related to leak

British Dictionary definitions for leach (2 of 3)

leach²

/ (liːtʃ) /

noun

a variant spelling of leech 2

British Dictionary definitions for leach (3 of 3)

Leach

/ (liːtʃ) /

noun

Bernard (Howell). 1887–1979, British potter, born in Hong Kong

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	leach
释义	leach ¹ [ leech ] / litʃ / SEE SYNONYMS FOR leach ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object) to dissolve out soluble constituents from (ashes, soil, etc.) by percolation. to cause (water or other liquid) to percolate through something. verb (used without object) (of ashes, soil, etc.) to undergo the action of percolating water. to percolate, as water. noun the act or process of leaching. a product or solution obtained by leaching; leachate. the material leached. a vessel for use in leaching. Origin of leach ¹ 1425–75; late Middle English leche leachate, infusion, probably Old English læc(e), lec(e), akin to leccan to wet, moisten, causative of leak OTHER WORDS FROM leach leach·a·ble, adjectiveleach·a·bil·i·ty, nounleacher, nounun·leached, adjective Words nearby leach LDR, L-driver, L.D.S., -le, lea, leach, leachate, leaching, leachy, Leacock, lead Definition for leach (2 of 2) leach² [ leech ] / litʃ / noun Nautical. leech³. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for leach Leach ran an ad teasing Margolies about her Clinton connection, dismissing the first family of Democratic politics as old news. What Democratic Revolt? Moderate Cruises in PA-13 Primary\|David Freedlander\|May 21, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Leach was active in several moderate groups during his 30 years in the House, losing his bid for reelection in 2006. The Incredible Shrinking GOP Moderates\|Eleanor Clift\|July 29, 2011\|DAILY BEAST But through trial and error, Leach and his co-founder Randy Crochet, a real estate investor, improved the product. The Healthiest Fast Food Chain\|Joshua Robinson\|November 2, 2010\|DAILY BEAST Nevertheless, he faced Lefty Leach like a chap exuding confidence from every pore. The New Boys at Oakdale\|Morgan Scott If this account be correct, the genus proposed by Leach will include the typical species of Scalaria, such as S. pretiosa. A Conchological Manual\|George Brettingham Sowerby It did not go on for a couple of days, but Mrs. Leach lived through that night in the same semi-comatose state. Tomaso's Fortune and Other Stories\|Henry Seton Merriman At the period in which the schools referred to by Mr. Leach were flourishing, scepticism in religious matters was prevalent. Education in England in the Middle Ages\|Albert William Parry At the close of the repast, Mr Leach commissioned me to distribute 1lb. Adventures and Recollections\|Bill o'th' Hoylus End British Dictionary definitions for leach (1 of 3) leach¹ / (liːtʃ) / verb to remove or be removed from a substance by a percolating liquid to lose or cause to lose soluble substances by the action of a percolating liquid another word for percolate (def. 1), percolate (def. 2) noun the act or process of leaching a substance that is leached or the constituents removed by leaching a porous vessel for leaching Derived forms of leach leacher, noun Word Origin for leach C17: variant of obsolete letch to wet, perhaps from Old English leccan to water; related to leak British Dictionary definitions for leach (2 of 3) leach² / (liːtʃ) / noun a variant spelling of leech 2 British Dictionary definitions for leach (3 of 3) Leach / (liːtʃ) / noun Bernard (Howell). 1887–1979, British potter, born in Hong Kong Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to leach seep, filter, strain, percolate, extract, filtrate, lixiviate, wash away
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leach

verb (used with object)

verb (used without object)

noun

Origin of leach

OTHER WORDS FROM leach

Words nearby leach

Definition for leach (2 of 2)

noun Nautical.

Example sentences from the Web for leach

British Dictionary definitions for leach (1 of 3)

verb

noun

Derived forms of leach

Word Origin for leach

British Dictionary definitions for leach (2 of 3)

noun

British Dictionary definitions for leach (3 of 3)

noun

Words related to leach