leach
verb (used with object)
to dissolve out soluble constituents from (ashes, soil, etc.) by percolation.
leaches
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present tense formof leach (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Sometimes, the chemical “sauce” leaches out of plastic, a process that, research has shown, can be toxic.
From Slate ● May 28, 2025
Without the constant pressure of gravity on the skeletal system, calcium from bones leaches into the body, which besides weakening the bones themselves can lead astronauts to be at higher risk of developing kidney stones.
From Salon ● Nov. 22, 2024
Namely, local bull trout populations are struggling because the pond leaches groundwater away from Gold Creek itself.
From Seattle Times ● May 21, 2024
"The AOM produce either nitrate, which leaches into groundwater and surrounding bodies of water, causing eutrophication, or nitrous oxide, which is a powerful greenhouse gas."
From Science Daily ● Feb. 1, 2024
If that fog leaches out of the jungle, or the monkeys return.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
