leeching

[US]/[ˈliːtʃɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈliːtʃɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The act of obtaining resources or benefits from another person or organization without contributing fairly.; The process of extracting fluids from a host, typically by a leech.
v.To obtain resources or benefits from another person or organization without contributing fairly.; To apply leeches to a wound or area of the body for therapeutic purposes.

Phrases & Collocations

leeching off

leeching resources

leeching data

leeching bandwidth

leeching ideas

leeching attention

leeched information

leeching benefits

leeching power

leeching value

Example Sentences

the plant is suffering from leeching by nematodes in the soil.

we noticed significant leeching of color from the antique fabric.

there was evidence of leeching of nutrients from the treated wood.

the concrete showed signs of leeching water after the heavy rain.

the dye is prone to leeching when exposed to sunlight.

we need to prevent leeching of the active ingredient from the medication.

the soil’s leeching properties were tested for contamination.

the experiment measured the rate of leeching from the polymer matrix.

the fabric’s leeching of dye caused staining on other clothes.

the process involves minimizing leeching of chemicals into the groundwater.

the study investigated the leeching of heavy metals from the landfill.

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