extraction

noun
UK: /ɪkˈstrækʃən/
US: /ɪkˈstrækʃən/

  1. The act of removing or taking something out, often with effort.

    1. The tooth extraction was quick.
    2. The extraction of minerals from the earth can damage the environment.

  2. The process of obtaining something valuable or useful from a source.

    1. Oil extraction is important for economy.
    2. The scientist focused on the extraction of DNA from the sample.

  3. A substance that has been removed or obtained from something else.

    1. This coffee is a water extraction.
    2. This vanilla extraction gives the cake a lovely aroma.

Synonyms

removal derivation separation distillation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "extraction" in English means: The act of removing or taking something out, often with effort., The process of obtaining something valuable or useful from a source., A substance that has been removed or obtained from something else..

The phonetic transcription of "extraction" is /ɪkˈstrækʃən/ in British English and /ɪkˈstrækʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "extraction": removal, derivation, separation, distillation.

Example usage of "extraction": "The tooth extraction was quick.". More examples on the page.