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These are intended to simulate how solid waste could release chemicals inside the landfill as it’s exposed to leachate — liquid waste from rainfall or decomposing garbage.—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025 There is some evidence that oily or greasy foods are more likely to uptake these chemicals, and also foods that are microwaved or otherwise heated in plastic containers are more likely to contain plastic chemical leachates.—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025 This contaminated leachate makes its way down the river to New York City.—Yvonne Taylor, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2025 These innovations are especially promising for developing countries, where advanced leachate management can prevent environmental degradation and improve public health.—Dan Kelly, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for leachate
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