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Definition or meaning of the English word Leach
To dissolve out; -- often used with out; as; to leach out alkali from ashes. (v. t.).
See Leech; a physician. (n.).
To part with soluble constituents by percolation. (v. i.).
A quantity of wood ashes; through which water passes; and thus imbibes the alkali. (n.).
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.).
A tub or vat for leaching ashes; bark; etc. (n.).
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