passive extraction
[ˈpæsɪv ɪkˈstrækʃən]
nounpl: passive extractions
extração passiva
1. A process of removing or obtaining something without active effort, participation, or intervention from the subject; extraction that occurs naturally or automatically without deliberate action
The passive extraction of data from user behavior allows companies to build consumer profiles.
A extração passiva de dados do comportamento do usuário permite que as empresas construam perfis de consumidores.
2. In dentistry, the removal of a tooth that does not require surgical intervention or special techniques
The dentist performed a passive extraction of the loose molar.
O dentista realizou a extração passiva do molar solto.
3. In chemistry and materials science, the process of removing substances through diffusion or osmosis without applying external force
Passive extraction of contaminants from soil can be achieved through natural weathering.
A extração passiva de contaminantes do solo pode ser alcançada através do intemperismo natural.
The term 'passive extraction' is primarily used in technical, scientific, and medical contexts in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, it gained prominence with discussions about data privacy and digital rights, particularly regarding how companies extract user data passively. In dental practice across Portuguese-speaking regions, it distinguishes simple tooth removals from more complex surgical procedures.
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