Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Extracting.
Extracting - as a noun
A solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
infusion11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
solution8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A passage selected from a larger work
Example: "He presented excerpts from william james' philosophical writings"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
excerpt18excerption21selection11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
passage10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Extracting - as a verb
Remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
Example: "Pull weeds"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
draw outpull6pull outrip outtake outtear outHypernyms (Closely Related)
remove11take8withdraw18Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Get despite difficulties or obstacles
Example: "I extracted a promise from the dean for two new positions"
Deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning)
Example: "We drew out some interesting linguistic data from the native informant"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
draw outeduce8elicit8evoke12Extract by the process of distillation
Example: "Distill the essence of this compound"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
distil7distill8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
create8make10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Separate (a metal) from an ore
Obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action
Example: "Italians express coffee rather than filter it"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
express16press outHypernyms (Closely Related)
acquire18get4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Calculate the root of a number
Example Sentences
"The extracting tool made the process much easier."
"She used an extracting shampoo to remove excess oil from her hair."
"The dentist used an extracting forceps to pull out the tooth."
"The extracting process yielded a high concentration of the desired compound."
"The extracting technique helped isolate the specific protein."
Word Game Points
Is EXTRACTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, extracting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EXTRACTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.
Is EXTRACTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, extracting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEXTRACTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.
Is EXTRACTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, extracting is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEXTRACTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
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