L'extracció
Example: L'extracció de minerals és essencial per a la indústria pesada.
Definition
"L'extracció" refers to the process of removing or taking out substances, materials, or elements, often from the earth or a larger body. It is commonly used to describe the act of mining or obtaining minerals, resources, or components essential for industrial or practical purposes.
Etymology
The word "l'extracció" comes from the Latin verb 'extrahere,' meaning 'to draw out' or 'to pull out.' Over time, it evolved into the Catalan noun form, retaining the sense of removal or extraction. Did you know? The root 'extrahere' also gave rise to the English word 'extract,' showing a common origin across languages.
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"L'extracció" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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