Meaning of the word extraction in English
What does extraction mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
extraction
US /ɪkˈstræk.ʃən/
UK /ɪkˈstræk.ʃən/
Noun
1.
the action of taking out something, especially using effort or force
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The extraction of the tooth was painful.
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Oil extraction is a major industry in the region.
2.
the process of obtaining a substance from something else by a special method
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The chemical extraction process is complex.
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They are developing new methods for DNA extraction.
3.
a person's origin or ancestry
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She is of Irish extraction.
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His family is of humble extraction.
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