extraction
noun
ex·trac·tion
ik-ˈstrak-shən 
1
: the act or process of extracting something
3
: something extracted
Examples of extraction in a Sentence
tooth extractions and other dental procedures
the extraction of teeth by dentists
the extraction of juices from plant matter
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Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
This division manages the extraction and initial transport logistics for the raw thorium resource.
—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Other platforms perform equivalent extraction while maintaining ambiguity in their terms of service.
—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
2 July 2026
The country is looking to join continental heavyweights such as DR Congo, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe in the mineral extraction sector.
—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
29 June 2026
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“Extraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extraction. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
extraction
noun
ex·trac·tion
ik-ˈstrak-shən
1
: the act or process of extracting
2
: the origin of a person
of Italian extraction
Medical Definition
extraction
noun
ex·trac·tion
ik-ˈstrak-shən
: the act or process of extracting something
extraction of a tooth
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