Definition
- (verb) 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.”
- (verb) To part with soluble constituents by percolation.
- (noun) The process by which something is leached.
- (noun) Liquid that leaches.
Word stats
- Leaching contains 8 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
- It uses 8 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 14.
Words you can build
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Words starting with LEA
- lea
- leach
- leached
- leaches
- lead
- leaded
- leaden
- leader
- leaders
- leadership
- leading
- leads
- leaf
- leafed
- leafier
- leafiest
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- leafless
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Frequently asked questions
What does Leaching mean?
To purge a soluble matter out of something by the action of a percolating fluid.
How many letters are in Leaching?
Leaching has 8 letters.
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