leachable

leach

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Definitions of leachable word

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

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