aral

/ɑrɑl/

Definitions

1. noun

a member of an ethnic group who inhabit the Aral region, in the southwestern part of the Caspian Sea, in Iran

“The aral people have a distinct culture and language.”

2. verb

to remove or extract something, especially a mineral or metal, from the earth

“The aral process is used to extract gold from the ore.”

Synonyms

  • extract
  • remove

Antonyms

  • add
  • deposit