leaching
Definition
Natural process by which water soluble substances (such as calcium, fertilizers, pesticides) are washed out from soil or wastes. These leached out chemicals (called leachites) cause pollution of surface and sub-surface water.
leaching is in the Environment & Pollution Control subject.
leaching appears in the definitions of the following terms: landfill and release
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