extraction
noun/ɪkˈstrækʃən/
Frequency rank: #5,361 most common English word
Meaning
the process of removing or taking out something.
Example sentence
The dentist performed extraction of the damaged tooth without any complications.
Synonyms & related words
- removal
- pulling
- withdrawal
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