leachates
/ˈlitʃeɪts/
noun
- Liquids that have passed through or drained from a material, often carrying dissolved substances from that material.
- Rainwater creates leachates as it filters through piles of mining waste.
- Farmers monitor leachates from compost piles to ensure they don't pollute nearby streams.
- The landfill's leachates were tested for harmful chemicals before being released into the environment.