leaching

"The school science project involved identifying different rocks based on the minerals they contained, like quartz and feldspar. "

"My grandmother used the leaches from her wood stove to make lye soap. "

"Heavy rainfall can leach out minerals important for plant growth from the soil."

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"The plants in the garden needed rainwater because it hadn't rained for a week. "

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

"Hot water is percolating through the ground coffee, making a fresh pot. "

"She was carrying a heavy backpack to school. "

"The ingredients, like flour and sugar, are the main constituents of the cake batter. "

"Sugar is soluble in water."

"The process of baking a cake involves several steps, from mixing the ingredients to putting it in the oven. "

"The rainfall was heavy yesterday, so the school was closed today. "