extraction — The action of taking out something, especially by effort or force
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The action of taking out something, especially by effort or force
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈstrækʃən/
Example Sentences
- The dentist's extraction was so gentle that I didn't feel a thing - unlike my wallet after paying the bill!
- The extraction of vanilla from beans requires patience and precise techniques.
- My friend claims to be of royal extraction, but I think his only noble blood comes from eating too many hamburgers.
extraction
NOUN[/ɪkˈstrækʃən/]
The action of taking out something, especially by effort or force
The scientist performed DNA extraction from the plant sample for analysis.
The miner completed the extraction of gold from the rock. (Rock + Gold → Remove something valuable)
After the extraction, the scientists completed the collection of samples and the inspection of the results.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'extrahere', meaning 'to draw out' or 'to pull forth'. It combines the prefix 'ex-' (out) and the verb 'trahere' (to draw or pull), literally denoting the action of pulling something outward or removing it from a place.
Breakdown
ex- (out, away) + tract (from Latin trahere, to draw/pull) + -ion (denoting action or result). The root 'tract' appears in related English words like 'traction' and 'attract'.
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📝Examples
“The dentist's extraction was so gentle that I didn't feel a thing - unlike my wallet after paying the bill!”
“The extraction of vanilla from beans requires patience and precise techniques.”
“My friend claims to be of royal extraction, but I think his only noble blood comes from eating too many hamburgers.”
“The coal extraction industry has significant environmental impacts.”
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