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- Dictionaryleach/liːtʃ/
verb
- 1. (with reference to a soluble chemical or mineral) drain away from soil, ash, or similar material by the action of percolating liquid, especially rainwater: "the nutrient is quickly leached away"
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1 day ago · In a 1955 article in Man, Leach argued that no one definition of marriage applied to all cultures. He offered a list of ten rights associated with marriage, including sexual monopoly and rights with respect to children, with specific rights differing across cultures.
Jul 15, 2024 · leech, (subclass Hirudinea), any of about 650 species of segmented worms (phylum Annelida) characterized by a small sucker, which contains the mouth, at the anterior end of the body and a large sucker located at the posterior end. All leeches have 34 body segments.
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Jul 19, 2024 · Leaching is the preferential removal of one element from a solid solution, such as the loss of zinc from brass (dezincification). Leaching is also the process of extracting minerals from a solid by dissolving them in a liquid, either naturally or through an industrial process. Leaching causes reduction of mechanical strength and can result in ...
3 days ago · Lead glass, commonly called crystal, is a variety of glass in which lead replaces the calcium content of a typical potash glass. [1] Lead glass contains typically 18–40% (by mass) lead (II) oxide (PbO), while modern lead crystal, historically also known as flint glass due to the original silica source, contains a minimum of 24% PbO. [2]
Aug 5, 2024 · BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Ellie Leach left 'crying her eyes out' over Vito Coppola as she makes 'so mad' admission
Jul 16, 2024 · Below are ten of the most common types of septic systems used, followed by illustrations and descriptions of each system. The list is not all-inclusive; there are many other types of septic systems. See below for illustrations and descriptions of various types of conventional and alternative septic systems.
Jul 16, 2024 · In conventional, or soil-based systems, the liquid (known as effluent) is discharged from the septic tank into a series of perforated pipes buried in a leach field, chambers, or other special units designed to slowly release the effluent into the soil. This area is known as the drainfield.
