leachate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The liquid produced when water percolates through a permeable material.

Pronunciation

/ˈliːt͡ʃeɪt/

Word forms

leachate leachates

Etymology

From leach + -ate (noun-forming suffix).

Related words

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