Glossary


Leaching

Description

The natural process by which water soluble substances are carried downward through the soil into groundwater.

Authoritative On-line References and Resources

http://www.agr.gc.ca/nlwis-snite/index_e.cfm?s1=pub&s2=hs_ss&page=16 A chapter in an on-line booked titled 'The health of our soils' posted on the website of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.