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Leach
01
the process by which liquid passes through a material, dissolving and carrying away soluble components
to leach
01
to extract or wash out soluble substances from a material by passing a liquid through it
Examples
Acid rain can leach calcium from concrete structures over time.
Manufacturers leach metals from ore using chemical solutions.
02
to gradually penetrate, often carrying dissolved substances
03
to cause a liquid to percolate through a substance, dissolving or carrying components
