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extraction
noun ex·trac·tion \ik-ˈstrak-shən\
: the act or process of getting something by pulling it out, forcing it out, etc. : the act of extracting something
—used after of to describe the origin of a person or family
Full Definition of EXTRACTION
1
: the act or process of extracting something
3
: something extracted
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First Known Use of EXTRACTION
15th century
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Rhymes with EXTRACTION
abstraction, attraction, bolt-action, class action, compaction, contraction, cross action, detraction, diffraction, distraction, exaction, impaction, inaction, infraction, job action, live-action, olfaction, protraction, reaction, redaction, refraction, retraction, stop-action, subtraction, transaction
EXTRACTION Defined for Kids
extraction
noun ex·trac·tion \ik-ˈstrak-shən\
Definition of EXTRACTION for Kids
1
: the act of pulling out <the extraction of a tooth>
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extraction
noun ex·trac·tion \ik-ˈstrak-shən\
Medical Definition of EXTRACTION
: the act or process of extracting something <extraction of a tooth>
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