+**Extract** is the act of drawing forth a specific element from a larger whole. It seeks to distill an [Essence](/wiki/essence) or isolate a [Component](/wiki/component) for further use or understanding. This process reveals what lies hidden within.
+## See also
+- [Distillation](/wiki/distillation)
+- [Analysis](/wiki/analysis)
+- [Refinement](/wiki/refinement)