extraction
Translation
extraction, removal, derivation
Examples
The extraction of natural gas requires special equipment.
The extraction of natural gas requires special equipment.
The dentist said the tooth extraction would be painless.
The dentist said the tooth extraction would be painless.
Grammar Patterns
((the extraction of sth.)) ((from sth.)) the process of removing sth. from somewhere The extraction of oil from the ground is expensive.
Similar Words
Synonyms: removal, withdrawal, derivation
Etymology
From Latin 'ex-' (out) + 'trahere' (to draw). Literally 'a drawing out'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'extracting' a tooth or 'extracting' information – both involve pulling something out.