Pesquisar
to extract
01
extrair, retirar
to take something out from something else, particularly when it is not easy to do
Transitive: to extract sth
Example
The dentist had to extract a damaged tooth to relieve the patient's pain.
He used a special tool to extract the nail embedded in the wood.
The archaeologists carefully excavated the site to extract ancient artifacts.
02
extrair, obter
to obtain or isolate a specific substance or component by distillation or other methods of separation
Transitive: to extract a substance or component from a source
Example
The distiller used a specialized apparatus to extract the pure essential oil from the flowers.
The chemist employed a solvent extraction technique to extract the active compound from the plant material.
The coffee connoisseur used a French press to extract the rich flavors and oils from the freshly ground coffee beans.
03
extrair, obter
to obtain or deduce a specific concept by analyzing available data or knowledge
Transitive: to extract information
Example
The researcher analyzed the data collected from the experiments to extract insights about the relationship between variables.
The detective examined the crime scene and extracted crucial evidence that led to the identification of the suspect.
The analyst studied the financial reports to extract key trends and patterns.
04
extrair, obter
to use pressure, manipulation, or other means to obtain what is desired
Transitive: to extract sth from sb
Example
The ruthless gangster had a reputation for extracting protection money from local businesses.
The hacker employed sophisticated techniques to extract sensitive financial information from unsuspecting individuals.
The interrogator used aggressive tactics to extract a confession from the suspect.
05
extrair, retirar
to choose and take a specific portion of a text or other media that is deemed noteworthy, relevant, or representative
Transitive: to extract a portion of text or media
Example
The professor asked the students to extract a key passage from the novel and analyze its literary devices in their essays.
The film critic highlighted a powerful dialogue exchange and extracted it for quotation in their review.
The anthology of poetry carefully extracted verses from different poets and compiled them into a collection.
06
extrair, calcular
(in mathematics) to find the value of a root, such as a square root or cube root, of a given number
Transitive: to extract a mathematical root
Example
To solve the equation x^2 = 25, we must extract the square root of both sides to find the value of x.
The mathematician extracted the cube root of 64 to find that it equals 4.
To simplify the radical expression √(27 ), we need to extract the cube root of 27, which equals 3.
07
extrair, obter
to obtain or isolate a metal from its naturally occurring source
Transitive: to extract a metal from an ore
Example
The mining company uses a smelting process to extract copper from the ore found in the underground mines.
The metallurgist developed a new technique to extract aluminum from bauxite ore with greater efficiency.
In the steel industry, blast furnaces are used to extract iron from iron ore by heating it to high temperatures.
Extract
01
extrato, essência
a concentrated substance derived from a natural source, often used to add flavor or fragrance to food, beverages, or other products
What is an "extract"?
An extract is a highly concentrated liquid obtained from various natural sources, such as plants, fruits, or spices. They are used in cooking and baking to impart intense flavors to dishes. Common extracts include vanilla, almond, peppermint, and lemon, which add distinct tastes to desserts, beverages, and sauces. Extracts are typically added in small amounts due to their potent flavor, allowing for precise control over the taste profile of a recipe.
Example
A touch of maple extract in the pancake batter gives them a delightful maple syrup taste.
I love adding a dash of almond extract to my morning oatmeal.
02
excerto, trecho
a passage selected from a larger work
