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/eks.tɾakˈθjon/ ES
/eks.tɾakˈsjon/ MX
Translation
extraction, removal
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Word origin
From Latin extractio, from extrahere ('to draw out'), from ex ('out') plus trahere ('to pull'). The same root gives English 'extract' and 'tractor'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- extrahere
- English cognates
- extract, tractor
Grammar
Examples
muela .
The extraction of the tooth was quick.
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Oil extraction harms the environment.
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The dentist recommended the extraction of a tooth.
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The extraction of the data takes several hours.
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It is a machine for the extraction of oil.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 48, lesson 8: extracción, espectador, mango and 7 more words.