Leachy

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Permitting liquids to pass by percolation; not capable of retaining water; porous.

    "Gravelly and sandy soils may be leachy."

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porousspongy

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"Gravelly and sandy soils may be leachy."

Etymology

From leach + -y.

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