ETL

Noun

extract (plural extracts)

1. Something that is extracted or drawn out.

   Synonyms:

   extraction

2. A portion of a book, document, recording etc. incorporated distinctly in another work (for written or spoken words, synoymous to a citation; a quotation).
   • I used an extract of Hemingway's book to demonstrate culture shock.
3. A decoction, solution, or infusion made by drawing out from any substance that which gives it its essential and characteristic virtue
   • vanilla extract
4. Any substance extracted is such a way, and characteristic of that from which it is obtained
   • quinine is the most important extract of Peruvian bark.
5. A solid preparation obtained by evaporating a solution of a drug, etc., or the fresh juice of a plant (distinguished from an abstract).
6. (obsolete) A peculiar principle (fundamental essence) once erroneously supposed to form the basis of all vegetable extracts.

   Synonyms:

   extractive principle

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Noun

enemies-to-lovers (uncountable)

1. (attributive, often) A trope in romance fiction (particularly fan fiction) involving the development of an antagonistic relationship into romantic love.
   • “And for everyone rooting for this little enemies-to-lovers tale...”2013, Maisey Yates, The Couple Who Fooled the World, Mills & Boon, page 42