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Leach
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the process of leaching
to leach
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to remove or drain away nutrients or minerals from soil or another substance through the action of liquid, typically water
Example
The use of excessive irrigation can leach minerals from the farmland.
Heavy rainfall can leach essential nutrients from the soil.
Over time, water can leach chemicals from industrial waste into nearby rivers.
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permeate or penetrate gradually
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cause (a liquid) to leach or percolate
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