“Leach” vs. “Leech”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 8, 2023
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The difference between “leach” and “leech”
- Leach involves a liquid dissolving substances from a solid, while leech involves an animal attaching itself to a host to feed on their blood.
- Leach is often used in scientific contexts, while leech is used more commonly in figurative contexts.
- Leach can have positive uses such as filtering water, whereas leech is generally seen as negative due to its association with bloodsucking and exploitation.
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What is the definition of “leach” and “leech”?
Leach
- To remove substances from a solid by dissolving them in a liquid
- To drain away from something, often referring to water or nutrients in soil
- The process of removing substances from a solid by dissolving them in a liquid
Leech
- A bloodsucking worm-like animal that attaches itself to a host to feed on their blood
- Used figuratively to describe a person who preys on others and takes advantage of them
- The act of taking something from someone else without giving anything in return.
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“Leach” is the more popular variant on the web.
More popular
Leach
54,300,000 results on the web
Examples
- Rainwater will leach the nutrients from the soil.
- The harsh chemical solvents will leach toxic substances from the material.
- Over time, the acid will leach the color from the fabric.
Leech
26,300,000 results on the web
Examples
- The doctor had to remove the leech that was attached to the patient's leg.
- He is a leech, always borrowing money and never paying it back.
- The company's high prices make customers feel like they are being leeched.
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