extraction method
[ɪkˈstrækʃən ˈmɛθəd]
nounpl: extraction methods
método de extração
1. A systematic procedure or technique used to separate and remove a substance from a mixture or material
The extraction method used in this laboratory involves solvent extraction to isolate the active compounds.
O método de extração utilizado neste laboratório envolve extração com solvente para isolar os compostos ativos.
2. In mining and resource industries, the process of removing minerals, metals, or other valuable materials from the earth
Modern extraction methods have made oil drilling more efficient and environmentally safer.
Os métodos de extração modernos tornaram a perfuração de petróleo mais eficiente e ambientalmente segura.
3. In dentistry, the surgical procedure for removing a tooth
The dentist recommended an extraction method that would minimize pain and recovery time.
O dentista recomendou um método de extração que minimizaria a dor e o tempo de recuperação.
4. In chemistry and food science, a technique for isolating specific compounds from raw materials
Coffee extraction methods vary widely, from cold brew to espresso machines.
Os métodos de extração de café variam amplamente, desde cold brew até máquinas de espresso.
The term 'extraction method' is highly technical and used across English and Portuguese-speaking scientific, industrial, and medical communities without significant cultural variation. In Brazil, it's particularly important in contexts of mining extraction (especially iron ore and precious metals) and in the coffee industry, where extraction methods are a point of cultural pride and expertise. In Portugal, the term is frequently used in pharmaceutical manufacturing and agricultural contexts.
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