Leach(n.) See 3d Leech.
Leach(n.) A quantity of wood ashes, through which water passes, and thus imbibes the alkali.
Leach(n.) A tub or vat for leaching ashes, bark, etc.
Leach(n.) See Leech, a physician.
Leach(v. i.) To part with soluble constituents by percolation.
Leach(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.
Leach(v. t.) To dissolve out; -- often used with out; as, to leach out alkali from ashes.
Leached(imp. & p. p.) of Leach
Leaching(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Leach
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