English Dictionary

leach

/liːt͡ʃ/

verb

(transitive) To purge a soluble matter out of something by the action of a percolating fluid. / (intransitive) To part with soluble constituents by percolation.

The chemicals leach into the soil and contaminate the groundwater.

意味（1）

(transitive) To purge a soluble matter out of something by the action of a percolating fluid.

Heavy rainfall can leach out minerals important for plant growth from the soil.

意味（2）

(intransitive) To part with soluble constituents by percolation.

The gangue was leached to recover minerals left behind by the original technology.