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 Leach, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Leached p. pr. & vb. n. Leaching.]
 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.