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leach in German

leach in German is auslaugen, auswaschen — leach means to remove a soluble substance from something by letting liquid filter through it, or (of a substance) to be removed this way.

leach in German

auslaugen
verb
(transitive) To purge a soluble matter out of something by the action of a percolating fluid.
auswaschen
verb
(transitive) To purge a soluble matter out of something by the action of a percolating fluid.

What does "leach" mean?

  1. verb To remove a soluble substance from something by letting liquid filter through it, or (of a substance) to be removed this way.
    "Heavy rain can leach nutrients out of the soil."
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leach in a sentence

  • Heavy rain can leach nutrients out of the soil.
  • Chemicals from the old factory leached into the groundwater.

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What is "leach" in German?

"leach" in German is auslaugen, auswaschen. leach means: To remove a soluble substance from something by letting liquid filter through it, or (of a substance) to be removed this way.

How do you use "leach" in a sentence?

Example: "Heavy rain can leach nutrients out of the soil." In German, "leach" is auslaugen, auswaschen.

Are there other ways to say "leach" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "leach": auslaugen, auswaschen.

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