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  • adjective Capable of leaching.

Etymologies

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leach +‎ -able

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Examples

  • Smith and others (1982 and 1983) present data on leachable matter in ashfall for a range of volcanic systems: basaltic

    volcanic ash hazards and ways to minimize them 2009

  • Table showing concentrations of leachable constituents in ashfall from historic eruptions (all concentrations in mg/kg).

    volcanic ash hazards and ways to minimize them 2009

  • Pregnant women and infants should never drink from leaded crystal or eat from china or other ceramicware that contains leachable lead.

    HOME COMFORTS CHERYL MENDELSON 2005

  • Pregnant women and infants should never drink from leaded crystal or eat from china or other ceramicware that contains leachable lead.

    HOME COMFORTS CHERYL MENDELSON 2005

  • Once you have determined that some of your wares do contain leachable lead, you must decide what to do about it.

    HOME COMFORTS CHERYL MENDELSON 2005

  • FDA limits on leachable lead in ceramicware went into effect in 1980.

    HOME COMFORTS CHERYL MENDELSON 2005

  • FDA limits on leachable lead in ceramicware went into effect in 1980.

    HOME COMFORTS CHERYL MENDELSON 2005

  • Once you have determined that some of your wares do contain leachable lead, you must decide what to do about it.

    HOME COMFORTS CHERYL MENDELSON 2005

  • Never store or cook any food or drink—especially acidic ones—in crystal, china, or other ceramicware that contains leachable lead.

    HOME COMFORTS CHERYL MENDELSON 2005

  • Never store or cook any food or drink—especially acidic ones—in crystal, china, or other ceramicware that contains leachable lead.

    HOME COMFORTS CHERYL MENDELSON 2005

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