Definition

Able to be washed out or removed from a substance, often referring to chemicals or minerals that can dissolve in water or other liquids.

Example

The soil is leachable, meaning that nutrients can easily wash away during heavy rain.

Conversation

Did you know that some materials are leachable in water?

Really? I had no idea!

Yeah, it’s important to be careful with those kinds of substances.

For sure! I guess we should check if our water filters can handle leachable materials.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Leachable → It is formed from "leach" (from Old English *leccan*, meaning to dissolve or drain) and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "leachable" means capable of being dissolved or drained away.

Memory Tip

Think of something that can be 'dissolved' or 'drained' ('leach') and is 'capable of' that action ('-able'). This helps you remember that 'leachable' refers to something that can be dissolved.

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