Definitions

1. noun

the act or process of extracting or pulling out something, especially a valuable or essential part

“The extraction of oil from the ground is a complex process.”

2. noun

a part or quantity of something that has been extracted

“The extraction of the metal from the ore was a major achievement.”

3. verb

to remove or pull out something from a place or mixture, especially a valuable or essential part

“The engineers extracted the damaged parts from the wreckage.”