leachate

noun

leach·​ate ˈlē-ˌchāt How to pronounce leachate (audio)
: a solution or product obtained by leaching

Examples of leachate in a Sentence

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Landfills not only warm our planet but also pollute water sources through underground leachate, expose the public to harmful substances, and rob us of crucial land that could be put to better use. Ganes Kesari, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 Those new dumps have liners to prevent leachate from fouling ground water. Bob Inglis, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024 Burns did not have a wastewater discharge permit from the DNR, meaning he was not legally allowed to discharge the leachate into nearby waters. Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 23 May 2024 According to the complaint last summer, Burns was observed four times allowing leachate flow out from the leachate collection system and onto nearby land. Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 23 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for leachate 

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of leachate was in 1934

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“Leachate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leachate. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

leachate

noun
leach·​ate ˈlē-ˌchāt How to pronounce leachate (audio)
: a solution or product obtained by leaching
toxic leachates from improperly managed landfills

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