leach meaning and definition

LEACH noun

Definition of leach (noun)

1. the process of leaching
   • synonyms: leaching

LEACH verb

Definition of leach (verb)

1. cause (a liquid) to leach or percolate
2. permeate or penetrate gradually
   • "the fertilizer leached into the ground"
   • synonyms: percolate
3. remove substances from by a percolating liquid
   • "leach the soil"
   • synonyms: strip