leachability
/ˌliːtʃəˈbɪlɪti/
noun
- The degree to which a substance can be leached, or removed, by a liquid passing through it.
- Low leachability means the material stays in place and does not wash away easily.
- The leachability of the fertilizer determines how quickly it reaches plant roots.
- Scientists measure the leachability of pollutants to assess groundwater risk.