leach

Example Sentences

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“Underground and in-situ leach mining operations are also less exposed to diesel supply risks.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

However they said that their modelling study still does not take into account an array of other ways plastic could harm health, such as microplastics or chemicals that can leach out of food packaging.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

Despite the benefits of plastic to almost every sector, scientists are particularly concerned about potentially toxic chemicals they contain, which can leach out as plastics break down into smaller pieces.

From BBC • Aug. 15, 2025

But if you want healthy plants, avoid planters made of copper or galvanized metal because they can leach copper and zinc into the soil.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2025

The black orb on top seemed to leach the color right out of the air.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan