extraction
Translation
extraction, removal, mining
Examples
The extraction of oil is a major industry.
The extraction of oil is a major industry.
The dentist performed a tooth extraction.
The dentist performed a tooth extraction.
This is an extraction from his latest novel.
This is an extraction from his latest novel.
Grammar Patterns
the extraction of ((sth.)) The extraction of natural resources is expensive.
Similar Words
Synonyms: removal, withdrawal, mining
Etymology
From Latin 'ex-' (out) + 'trahere' (to draw). Literally 'a drawing out'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'extracting' a tooth or 'extracting' oil from the ground – pulling something out.