Extracción (en. Extraction)

/eks.trakˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Process of separating something from a set.
The extraction of a tooth can be painful.
La extracción de un diente puede ser dolorosa.
Obtaining a mineral or substance.
The extraction of natural resources is a controversial topic.
La extracción de recursos naturales es un tema polémico.
Action of taking something out of a place.
Underground extraction is required to build the tunnel.
Se requiere extracción del underground para construir el túnel.

Etymology

From Latin extractio, -onis.

Common Phrases and Expressions

data extraction
Compilation of information from a source.
extracción de datos
blood extraction
Medical process to obtain a blood sample.
extracción de sangre
mineral extraction
Process of obtaining minerals from the earth.
extracción de minerales

Related Words

extract
To take something out of a place.
extraer
extract
Summary or part of something extracted.
extracto
subtraction
Action of subtracting.
sustracción

Slang Meanings

Taking something out of a place without permission.
They made an extraction of things from the store without paying.
Hicieron una extracción de cosas de la tienda sin pagar.