leaching

['li:ʧɪŋ] n

chem.

épuisement m

transp., construct.

entraînement de chaux libre

leaching ['li:ʧɪŋ] v

industr., construct.

délavage

life.sc.

dégradation hydrologique; lessivage; lixiviation; éluviation

leaching 1. The process of separating a liquid from a solid - as in waste liquid by percolation into the surrounding soil. 2. Extraction of soluble components of a solid mixture by percolating a solvent through it. 3. To lose or cause to lose soluble substances by the action of a percolating liquid ['li:ʧɪŋ] v

environ.

lixiviation

leaching

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Agriculture	1
Biotechnology	2
Chemistry	6
Coal	6
Construction	1
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Environment	14
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General	9
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Industry	3
Life sciences	6
Metallurgy	6
Natural resourses and wildlife conservation	4
Natural sciences	3
Nuclear physics	2
Pest control	1
Soil science	2
Water resources	2


in situ
gen.	en position habituelle; à sa place normale
environ.	in situ
life.sc. environ.	dans son milieu naturel
med.	en place


leaching
chem.	épuisement
environ.	lixiviation
industr. construct.	délavage
life.sc.	dégradation hydrologique; lessivage; lixiviation; éluviation