Dissolve away, as minerals NYT

The crossword clue "Dissolve away, as minerals" with the answer "LEACH" refers to the process by which soluble substances are washed out or removed from a material, typically through the action of water. In this context, "leach" describes how minerals or other soluble materials are dissolved and carried away by a liquid, such as when water passes through soil and removes certain minerals. This term is commonly used in environmental science and geology to describe the natural process of mineral removal.

The crossword clue "Dissolve away, as minerals" with the answer "WASH" refers to the process of removing soluble substances from a material, such as minerals, by washing them away with water. This term describes the action of carrying away dissolved materials but is less specific than "leach."

The crossword clue "Dissolve away, as minerals" with the answer "DISSOLVE" refers to the process of a substance becoming incorporated into a liquid, resulting in a solution. When minerals dissolve, they become part of the liquid, which could then carry them away, though this term is more general and not specific to minerals.

The crossword clue "Dissolve away, as minerals" with the answer "ERODE" refers to the gradual destruction or removal of material, such as minerals, typically through natural processes like wind or water. While not exclusively about dissolution, erosion can involve the wearing away and removal of minerals from surfaces.