Oil And Gas Extraction Terms

noun the process of obtaining something from a substance or mixture

• The extraction of minerals from the earth is a complex process that requires specialized equipment.
• I had to go to the dentist for a tooth extraction yesterday.
• I'm getting an extraction done on my wisdom teeth next week.
• The extraction of information from the suspect led to a breakthrough in the case.

noun NGL is an abbreviation for 'Not Gonna Lie', used informally to preface a statement that may be surprising or blunt.

• NGL, the company's financial report is quite concerning.
• NGL, I'm not sure if I can make it to the party tonight.
• NGL, that movie was lit!
• NGL, the weight of his words hit me like a ton of bricks.

verb to remove water from something, typically by draining or drying

• The de-watering process involves removing excess water from the soil to improve its stability.
• I'm going to de-water the flooded basement before it causes any more damage.
• Let's de-water this mess before it gets out of hand.
• He needed to de-water his thoughts and clear his mind before making a decision.