Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Extraction.
How to pronounce extraction:
UK
Extraction - as a noun
The process of obtaining something from a mixture or compound by chemical or physical or mechanical means
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
actionactivitynatural actionnatural processHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Properties attributable to your ancestry
Example: "He comes from good origins"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
descentoriginHypernyms (Closely Related)
ancestryderivationfiliationlineageHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The action of taking out something (especially using effort or force)
Example: "The dentist gave her a local anesthetic prior to the extraction"
Example Sentences
"The dentist performed a tooth extraction."
"The mining company specializes in the extraction of coal."
"The data extraction process took several hours to complete."
"The extraction of essential oils from plants requires a distillation process."
"The scientist developed a new method for DNA extraction."
Word Game Points
Is EXTRACTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, extraction is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EXTRACTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.
Is EXTRACTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, extraction is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEXTRACTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is EXTRACTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, extraction is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEXTRACTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
