extraction
/ɪkˈstɹækʃən/
Meanings
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Noun
The act of obtaining or taking out something, especially a mineral or a valuable substance.
- "The company specializes in gold extraction."
- "The process of oil extraction can be harmful to the environment."
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Noun
The process of separating a desired component from a mixture.
- "The extraction of carbon dioxide from industrial emissions."
- "The extraction of essential oils from plants."
Pronunciation
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/ɪkˈstɹækʃən/
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Synonyms
descent , lineage , extract , reduction
Rhymes
Words rhyming with extractioncreation , determination , station
Variants
List of all variants of extraction that leads to same resultextraction , extractions , dilation and extraction , dilation and extractions
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).Extracts, Extraction Process, Extracted
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old French 'extrahere' meaning 'to draw out'
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
Did you know that honey is obtained through the process of bee extraction?
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The largest gold extraction project in the world is the Grasberg mine in Indonesia.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Mining: Mining is the process of extracting minerals and other valuable resources from the earth.
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Refining: Refining is the process of purifying a raw material or extract.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, extraction is used to describe the process of obtaining valuable information or knowledge from various sources. In art, it can refer to the process of separating or isolating an element from its original context.
How to Memorize "extraction"
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visualize
- Imagine a mining operation, with large machines extracting raw materials from the ground.
- Visualize a chemist extracting essential oils from plants using a distillation process. -
associate
- Associate the word 'extraction' with 'mining' or 'refining'.
- Think of the word 'extraction' as the process of separating or obtaining something valuable. -
mnemonics
- Use the acronym 'EXTRACT' to remember the meaning: Extracting Valuable Resources And Components.
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