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| ex·trac·tion [ ik stráksh'n ] (plural ex·trac·tions) |
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1. taking out of something: the process of extracting something or of being extracted
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2. something extracted: something that has been extracted
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3. dentistry removal of tooth: the removal of a tooth or teeth
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4. chemistry separation of substances: the separation of a substance from a mixture by dissolving one or more of the components in a solvent
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5. ethnic origin: the original nationality of somebody's ancestors
  of Spanish extraction
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