Leach (?), n. Naut.
See 3d Leech.
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Leach, n. [Written also letch.] [Cf. As. le�xa0;h lye, G. lauge. See Lye.]
1.
A quantity of wood ashes, through which water passes, and thus imbibes the alkali.
2.
A tub or vat for leaching ashes, bark, etc.
Leach tub, a wooden tub in which ashes are leached.
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Leach, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Leached (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Leaching.] [Written also leech and letch.]
1.
To remove the soluble constituents from by subjecting to the action of percolating water or other liquid; as, to leach ashes or coffee.
2.
To dissolve out; -- often used with out; as, to leach out alkali from ashes.
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Leach, v. i.
To part with soluble constituents by percolation.
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Leach, n.
See Leech, a physician.
[Obs.]
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