Extract forms a kind of mirror image of abstract: See examples of extract used in a sentence. An extract (essence) is a substance made by extracting a part of a raw material, often by using a solvent such as ethanol, oil or water.
Extracts may be sold as tinctures or absolutes or dried. An extract from a book or piece of writing is a small part of it that is printed or published separately. 4 days agonoun extract (plural extracts) something that is extracted or drawn out.
To extract is to draw forth something as by pulling, importuning, or the like: To extract a confession by torture. As, to extract spirit from cane-juice, or salt from sea-water.
An extract is a substance made by extracting a part of a raw material, often by using a solvent such as ethanol, oil or water. Extracts may be sold as tinctures, absolutes or in powder form.