leachability

leach

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Definitions of leachability word

verb with object leachability to dissolve out soluble constituents from (ashes, soil, etc.) by percolation. 1
verb with object leachability to cause (water or other liquid) to percolate through something. 1
verb without object leachability (of ashes, soil, etc.) to undergo the action of percolating water. 1
verb without object leachability to percolate, as water. 1
noun leachability the act or process of leaching. 1
noun leachability a product or solution obtained by leaching; leachate. 1

before 1425

One of the 25% oldest English words

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

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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