leachy

[ lee-chee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

, leach·i·er, leach·i·est.

Origin of leachy¹

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50; leach ¹ + -y ¹

There is no other form of fertility that can fully replace manure, for either compact or leachy land.

Sandy soils are made thereby too dry and leachy, and it is a questionable proceeding to turn the heavy clays upon the top.

April 17, 2024axolotl

[ak-suh-lot-l ]

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