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Cannabis extracts are specific concentrates that are produced with the use of a solvent. Common solvents used for this include Carbon Dioxide (CO2), butane, and ethanol. Types of cannabis extracts include crumble, wax, shatter, budder, live resin, etc.
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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 and powdered.
The aromatic principles of many spices, nuts, herbs, fruits, etc., and some flowers, are marketed as extracts, among the best known of true extracts being almond, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, lemon, nutmeg, orange, peppermint, pistachio, rose, spearmint, vanilla, violet, rum, and wintergreen.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin extractum, neuter perfect passive participle of extrahō, from ex- (“out of”) + trahō (“I drag”).
Pronunciation
- (noun): enPR: ĕk'străkt, IPA(key): /ˈɛkstɹækt/
- (verb): enPR: ĭkstrăkt', IPA(key): /ɪkˈstɹækt/, IPA(key): /ɛkˈstɹækt/
- Rhymes: -ækt
Noun
extract (plural extracts)
- Something that is extracted