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ex·tract

extract

 
 
parts of speech:
verb, noun
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part of speech: verb
pronunciation: ihk straekt
inflections: extracts, extracting, extracted
definition: to take out by using force; remove.
The dentist extracted my tooth.
synonyms:
wrench, wrest, yank
antonyms:
insert
similar words:
jerk, pluck, pull, remove
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part of speech: noun
pronunciation: ek straekt
definition: a strong, concentrated form of a substance.
We used vanilla extract to flavor the cake batter.
synonyms:
concentrate, essence
similar words:
condensation
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derivations: extractable (adj.), extractible (adj.), extractability (n.), extractibility (n.)
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