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leach something away (from something) and leach something out (of something); leach something out; leach something away to remove something from something by leaching. The heavy rains leached nutrients away from the soil. The rains leached away the nutrients. See also: away leach away [for something] to erode or wash away gradually by leaching. The soft sandstone leached away under the constant rains. The flowerpots sat out in the rain, where all the nutrients in the soil leached away. See also: away leach in (to something) [for a substance] to seep or penetrate into something. The salt leached into the soil and ruined it. A tremendous amount of salt leached in. leach out of something [for a substance] to seep or drain out of something. All the nutrients leached out of the soil and nothing would grow. The phosphorus leached out of the soil after a few years. See also: out How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The Leaches enjoy golfing and are members of La Canada Country Club. Mistakes the Leaches have seen chili cooks make are using top sirloin - it dries out more quickly than chuck or tri-tip - adding too many tomatoes - which makes the chili too sweet - not cutting up vegetables small enough, using too much salt and garlic, or overdoing the cumin - which makes the chili bitter. |
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