Leaching

/ˈliːtʃɪŋ/ verb noun

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

Definition

  1. (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.”
  2. (verb) To part with soluble constituents by percolation.
  3. (noun) The process by which something is leached.
  4. (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.

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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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