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leach definition and meaning

n. See 3d Leech.
n. A quantity of wood ashes, through which water passes, and thus imbibes the alkali.
n. A tub or vat for leaching ashes, bark, etc.
v. t. To remove the soluble constituents from by subjecting to the action of percolating water or other liquid; as, to leach ashes or coffee.
v. t. To dissolve out; -- often used with out; as, to leach out alkali from ashes.
v. i. To part with soluble constituents by percolation.
n. See Leech, a physician.

Crossword clues for leach

- Filter through
- Percolate