Meaning Of Leach

n.

See 3d Leech.

n.

A quantity of wood ashes, through which water passes, and thus imbibes the alkali.

n.

A tub or vat for leaching ashes, bark, etc.

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.

v. t.

To dissolve out; -- often used with out; as, to leach out alkali from ashes.

v. i.

To part with soluble constituents by percolation.

n.

See Leech, a physician.