extraction

S2 W2

BrE /ɪkˈstrækʃn/ AmE /ɪkˈstrækʃn/

noun en → es

1 REMOVAL [singular] B2

the process of removing something from somewhere, especially by using force or skill

extracción, remoción

  • extraction of sth

Collocations oil extraction · tooth extraction

  • The tooth extraction was quick and painless.

    La extracción del diente fue rápida y sin dolor.

2 EXTRACTING [singular] B1

the process of obtaining a substance from something else, especially by using chemicals or heat

extracción, obtención

  • extraction of sth

Collocations oil extraction · water extraction

  • The water extraction process is very efficient.

    El proceso de extracción del agua es muy eficiente.

3 DIGGING [singular] B2

the act of digging something out from the ground, especially by using a machine or equipment

excavación, extracción

  • extraction of sth

Collocations coal extraction · ore extraction

  • The coal extraction has been suspended due to safety concerns.

    La extracción del carbón ha sido suspendida debido a preocupaciones de seguridad.

4 DATA [singular] C1

the process of getting information or data from a computer system, database, etc.

extracción de datos, recuperación

  • data extraction

Collocations data extraction · database extraction

  • The data extraction was completed successfully.

    La extracción de datos se completó con éxito.

5 LEGAL [singular] C1

the process of obtaining information or evidence from someone by legal means, such as a court order

extracción (de información), obtención

  • extraction of sth

Collocations legal extraction · court-ordered extraction

  • The legal extraction of the information was necessary for the investigation.

    La extracción legal de la información fue necesaria para la investigación.

6 MUSIC [singular] C1

the process of creating a shorter version or remix of a song, usually by taking parts from different songs and combining them into one track

extracción musical, remezcla

  • music extraction

Collocations track extraction · remix extraction

  • The music extraction was a hit among fans.

    La extracción musical fue un éxito entre los fanáticos.

7 CHEMISTRY [singular] C1

the process of separating one substance from another by using a chemical reaction or physical method

extracción química, separación

  • chemical extraction

Collocations chemical extraction · physical extraction

  • The chemical extraction of the metal was a complex process.

    La extracción química del metal fue un proceso complejo.

8 LITERATURE [singular] C1

the act of taking words or phrases from one text and using them in another, often to create a new meaning or context

extracción literaria, citación

  • literary extraction

Collocations text extraction · quote extraction

  • The literary extraction of the quote was used to support the argument.

    La extracción literaria de la cita se utilizó para respaldar el argumento.